MiG-17 Fresco vs Tornado
The MiG-17 Fresco and the Tornado are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Mikoyan-Gurevitch and Panavia respectively. The Tornado reaches 2,420 km/h — 2.0x the MiG-17 Fresco's 1,193 km/h. The MiG-17 Fresco has an operational range of 2,020 km vs 3,148 km for the Tornado. The MiG-17 Fresco operates at altitudes up to 15,600 m compared to 15,240 m for the Tornado. At 28,000 kg MTOW, the Tornado is 5.4x the MiG-17 Fresco's 5,210 kg. The MiG-17 Fresco has been produced in 10,649 units vs 990 for the Tornado. Unit cost is $0.6M for the MiG-17 Fresco vs $35M for the Tornado. The MiG-17 Fresco first flew 24 years before the Tornado (1950 vs 1974).
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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 | $600K |
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| Origin country | 🇩🇪 Germany 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇮🇹 Italy |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Panavia |
| First flight | 14 August 1974 |
| Year introduced | 1980 |
| Number produced | 990 units |
| Average unit price | $35 million |
| Wing area | 22.6 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 9.6 m ◉ |
| Height | 3.8 m ◉ |
| Length | 11.3 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 1193 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 2,020 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 15,600 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 5,210 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 3,705 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 2,000 kgf ◉ |
| Wing area | 26.6 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 13.9 m ◉ |
| Height | 6.0 m ◉ |
| Length | 16.7 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 2420 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 3,148 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 15,240 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 28,000 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 13,890 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 8,936 kgf ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the MiG-17 Fresco or Tornado?
The Tornado is faster with a maximum speed of 2,420 km/h compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 1,193 km/h, a difference of 1,227 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MiG-17 Fresco or Tornado?
The Tornado has a longer range at 3,148 km compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 2,020 km.
Which can fly higher, the MiG-17 Fresco or Tornado?
The MiG-17 Fresco has a higher service ceiling at 15,600 meters (51,181 ft) compared to the Tornado's 15,240 meters (50,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the MiG-17 Fresco or Tornado?
The Tornado has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 28,000 kg compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 5,210 kg.
Which is larger, the MiG-17 Fresco or Tornado?
The Tornado 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 Tornado?
The Tornado is more expensive at approximately $35 million per unit compared to the MiG-17 Fresco at $0.6 million.
Which entered service first, the MiG-17 Fresco or Tornado?
The MiG-17 Fresco entered service first in 1952, 28 years before the Tornado which entered service in 1980.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MiG-17 Fresco or Tornado?
The MiG-17 Fresco has been produced in greater numbers with 10,649 units compared to 990 units of the Tornado.