MiG-17 Fresco vs Su-7 Fitter

Overview

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).

MiG-17 Fresco

Soviet jet fighter, renowned for significant roles during the Vietnam War, utilized for interception and ground-attack missions.
Mikoyan-Gurevitch MiG-17 Fresco Combat profile drawing
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 $600K
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Su-7 Fitter

Soviet fighter-bomber, renowned for Cold War service, extensively deployed in the Indo-Pakistani and Arab-Israeli conflicts.
Sukhoi Su-7 Fitter Combat profile drawing
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
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MiG-17 Fresco

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 2,000 kgf â—‰

Su-7 Fitter

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.

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