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MiG-17 Fresco vs Su-7 Fitter

MiG-17 Fresco vs Su-7 Fitter at a glance — top speed 1,145 vs 2,150 km/h, range 2,020 vs 1,650 km, max takeoff weight 6,069 vs 15,210 kg, built 10,649 vs 1,847 units.

Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-17 Fresco combat aircraft side profile drawing
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Specifications
MiG-17 Fresco Su-7 Fitter
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Mikoyan-Gurevich Sukhoi
First flight 14 January 1950 7 September 1955
Year introduced 1952 1959
Number produced 10649 units 1847 units
Average unit price $600K $3 million
Wing area 22.6 m² 34.0 m²
Wingspan 9.6 m 9.3 m
Height 3.8 m 5.0 m
Length 11.3 m 16.6 m
Maximum speed 1145 km/h 2150 km/h
Operational range 2,020 km 1,650 km
Service ceiling 16,600 m 17,600 m
Max. takeoff weight 6,069 kg 15,210 kg
Empty weight 3,919 kg 8,937 kg
Total thrust 1 x 3,447 kgf 1 x 9,596 kgf
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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 1,145 km/h, a difference of 1,005 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 16,600 meters (54,461 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 6,069 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.