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MiG-17 Fresco vs Tu-128 Fiddler

Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-17 Fresco combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 MiG-17 Fresco
Tupolev Tu-128 Fiddler combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Tu-128 Fiddler
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Specifications
MiG-17 Fresco Tu-128 Fiddler
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Mikoyan-Gurevich Tupolev
First flight 14 January 1950 18 March 1961
Year introduced 1952 1963
Number produced 10649 units 198 units
Average unit price $600K $7 million
Wing area 22.6 m² 80.0 m²
Wingspan 9.6 m 18.1 m
Height 3.8 m 7.0 m
Length 11.3 m 27.2 m
Maximum speed 1145 km/h 1665 km/h
Operational range 2,020 km 2,565 km
Service ceiling 16,600 m 15,600 m
Max. takeoff weight 6,069 kg 43,000 kg
Empty weight 3,919 kg 24,500 kg
Total thrust 1 x 3,447 kgf 2 x 10,105 kgf
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Overview

The MiG-17 Fresco and the Tu-128 Fiddler are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Mikoyan-Gurevich and Tupolev respectively.

Top speed is 1,145 km/h for the MiG-17 Fresco vs 1,665 km/h for the Tu-128 Fiddler. The MiG-17 Fresco has an operational range of 2,020 km vs 2,565 km for the Tu-128 Fiddler. The MiG-17 Fresco operates at altitudes up to 16,600 m compared to 15,600 m for the Tu-128 Fiddler. At 43,000 kg MTOW, the Tu-128 Fiddler is 7.1x the MiG-17 Fresco's 6,069 kg.

The MiG-17 Fresco has been produced in 10,649 units vs 198 for the Tu-128 Fiddler. Unit cost is $0.6M for the MiG-17 Fresco vs $7M for the Tu-128 Fiddler. The MiG-17 Fresco first flew 11 years before the Tu-128 Fiddler (1950 vs 1961).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MiG-17 Fresco or Tu-128 Fiddler?
The Tu-128 Fiddler is faster with a maximum speed of 1,665 km/h compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 1,145 km/h, a difference of 520 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MiG-17 Fresco or Tu-128 Fiddler?
The Tu-128 Fiddler has a longer range at 2,565 km compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 2,020 km.
Which can fly higher, the MiG-17 Fresco or Tu-128 Fiddler?
The MiG-17 Fresco has a higher service ceiling at 16,600 meters (54,461 ft) compared to the Tu-128 Fiddler's 15,600 meters (51,181 ft).
Which is heavier, the MiG-17 Fresco or Tu-128 Fiddler?
The Tu-128 Fiddler has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 43,000 kg compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 6,069 kg.
Which is larger, the MiG-17 Fresco or Tu-128 Fiddler?
The Tu-128 Fiddler is longer at 27.2 meters compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 11.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the MiG-17 Fresco or Tu-128 Fiddler?
The Tu-128 Fiddler is more expensive at approximately $7.0 million per unit compared to the MiG-17 Fresco at $0.6 million.
Which entered service first, the MiG-17 Fresco or Tu-128 Fiddler?
The MiG-17 Fresco entered service first in 1952, 11 years before the Tu-128 Fiddler which entered service in 1963.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MiG-17 Fresco or Tu-128 Fiddler?
The MiG-17 Fresco has been produced in greater numbers with 10,649 units compared to 198 units of the Tu-128 Fiddler.