MiG-17 Fresco vs Su-7 Fitter
The MiG-17 Fresco and the Su-7 Fitter are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Mikoyan-Gurevitch and Sukhoi respectively. Top speed is 1,193 km/h for the MiG-17 Fresco vs 2,150 km/h for the Su-7 Fitter. The MiG-17 Fresco has an operational range of 2,020 km vs 1,650 km for the Su-7 Fitter. The Su-7 Fitter operates at altitudes up to 17,600 m compared to 15,600 m for the MiG-17 Fresco. At 15,210 kg MTOW, the Su-7 Fitter is 2.9x the MiG-17 Fresco's 5,210 kg. The MiG-17 Fresco has been produced in 10,649 units vs 1,847 for the Su-7 Fitter. Unit cost is $0.6M for the MiG-17 Fresco vs $3M for the Su-7 Fitter. The MiG-17 Fresco first flew 5 years before the Su-7 Fitter (1950 vs 1955).
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Mikoyan-Gurevitch |
| First flight | 14 January 1950 |
| Year introduced | 1952 |
| Number produced | 10649 units |
| Average unit price | $0.6 million |
| Soviet fighter-bomber, renowned for Cold War service, extensively deployed in the Indo-Pakistani and Arab-Israeli conflicts. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Sukhoi |
| First flight | 7 September 1955 |
| Year introduced | 1959 |
| Number produced | 1847 units |
| Average unit price | $3 million |
| Wing area | 22.6 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 9.6 m â—‰ |
| Height | 3.8 m â—‰ |
| Length | 11.3 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 1193 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 2,020 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 15,600 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 5,210 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 3,705 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 4,000 kgf â—‰ |
| Wing area | 34.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 9.3 m â—‰ |
| Height | 5.0 m â—‰ |
| Length | 16.6 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 2150 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,650 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 17,600 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 15,210 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 8,937 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 6,800 kgf â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the MiG-17 Fresco or Su-7 Fitter?
The Su-7 Fitter is faster with a maximum speed of 2,150 km/h compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 1,193 km/h, a difference of 957 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MiG-17 Fresco or Su-7 Fitter?
The MiG-17 Fresco has a longer range at 2,020 km compared to the Su-7 Fitter's 1,650 km.
Which can fly higher, the MiG-17 Fresco or Su-7 Fitter?
The Su-7 Fitter has a higher service ceiling at 17,600 meters (57,742 ft) compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 15,600 meters (51,181 ft).
Which is heavier, the MiG-17 Fresco or Su-7 Fitter?
The Su-7 Fitter has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 15,210 kg compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 5,210 kg.
Which is larger, the MiG-17 Fresco or Su-7 Fitter?
The Su-7 Fitter is longer at 16.6 meters compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 11.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the MiG-17 Fresco or Su-7 Fitter?
The Su-7 Fitter is more expensive at approximately $3.0 million per unit compared to the MiG-17 Fresco at $0.6 million.
Which entered service first, the MiG-17 Fresco or Su-7 Fitter?
The MiG-17 Fresco entered service first in 1952, 7 years before the Su-7 Fitter which entered service in 1959.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MiG-17 Fresco or Su-7 Fitter?
The MiG-17 Fresco has been produced in greater numbers with 10,649 units compared to 1,847 units of the Su-7 Fitter.