MiG-17 Fresco vs Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot

The MiG-17 Fresco and the Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Mikoyan-Gurevitch and Sukhoi respectively. Top speed is 1,193 km/h for the MiG-17 Fresco vs 2,135 km/h for the Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot. The MiG-17 Fresco has an operational range of 2,020 km vs 1,350 km for the Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot. The Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot operates at altitudes up to 16,800 m compared to 15,600 m for the MiG-17 Fresco. The MiG-17 Fresco has been produced in 10,649 units vs 1,150 for the Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot. Unit cost is $0.6M for the MiG-17 Fresco vs $5M for the Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot. The MiG-17 Fresco first flew 8 years before the Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot (1950 vs 1958).

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 $0.6 million
Soviet interceptor, operational during the Cold War, renowned for deployments in the Defense of the USSR.
Sukhoi Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot Combat profile drawing
Origin country 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Sukhoi
First flight 20 June 1958
Year introduced 1959
Number produced 1150 units
Average unit price $5 million
Wing area 22.6 m² ◉
Wingspan 9.6 m â—‰
Height 3.8 m
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
Empty weight 3,705 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 4,000 kgf â—‰
Wing area 26.3 m² ◉
Wingspan 8.4 m â—‰
Height -- m
Length 16.7 m â—‰
Maximum speed 2135 km/h â—‰
Operational range 1,350 km â—‰
Service ceiling 16,800 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight -- kg
Empty weight 8,750 kg â—‰
Total thrust 1 x 9,060 kgf â—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MiG-17 Fresco or Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot?
The Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot is faster with a maximum speed of 2,135 km/h compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 1,193 km/h, a difference of 942 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MiG-17 Fresco or Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot?
The MiG-17 Fresco has a longer range at 2,020 km compared to the Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot's 1,350 km.
Which can fly higher, the MiG-17 Fresco or Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot?
The Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot has a higher service ceiling at 16,800 meters (55,118 ft) compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 15,600 meters (51,181 ft).
Which is heavier, the MiG-17 Fresco or Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot?
The MiG-17 Fresco has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,210 kg compared to the Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the MiG-17 Fresco or Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot?
The Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot is longer at 16.7 meters compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 11.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the MiG-17 Fresco or Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot?
The Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot is more expensive at approximately $5.0 million per unit compared to the MiG-17 Fresco at $0.6 million.
Which entered service first, the MiG-17 Fresco or Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot?
The MiG-17 Fresco entered service first in 1952, 7 years before the Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot which entered service in 1959.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MiG-17 Fresco or Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot?
The MiG-17 Fresco has been produced in greater numbers with 10,649 units compared to 1,150 units of the Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot.