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

MiG-17 Fresco vs Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot at a glance — top speed 1,145 vs 2,135 km/h, range 2,020 vs 1,800 km, built 10,649 vs 1,150 units.

Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-17 Fresco combat aircraft side profile drawing
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Sukhoi Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot combat aircraft side profile drawing
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Specifications
MiG-17 Fresco Su-9 / Su-11 Fishpot
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Mikoyan-Gurevich Sukhoi
First flight 14 January 1950 24 June 1956
Year introduced 1952 1959
Number produced 10649 units 1150 units
Average unit price $600K $5 million
Wing area 22.6 m² 26.3 m²
Wingspan 9.6 m 8.4 m
Height 3.8 m -- m
Length 11.3 m 16.7 m
Maximum speed 1145 km/h 2135 km/h
Operational range 2,020 km 1,800 km
Service ceiling 16,600 m 16,800 m
Max. takeoff weight 6,069 kg -- kg
Empty weight 3,919 kg 8,750 kg
Total thrust 1 x 3,447 kgf 1 x 9,060 kgf
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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 1,145 km/h, a difference of 990 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 1,800 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 16,600 meters (54,461 ft).
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.