MiG-17 Fresco vs Yak-141 Freestyle
The MiG-17 Fresco and the Yak-141 Freestyle are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Mikoyan-Gurevitch and Yakovlev respectively. Top speed is 1,193 km/h for the MiG-17 Fresco vs 1,800 km/h for the Yak-141 Freestyle. The MiG-17 Fresco has an operational range of 2,020 km vs 2,100 km for the Yak-141 Freestyle. The MiG-17 Fresco operates at altitudes up to 15,600 m compared to 15,500 m for the Yak-141 Freestyle. At 19,500 kg MTOW, the Yak-141 Freestyle is 3.7x the MiG-17 Fresco's 5,210 kg. The MiG-17 Fresco has been produced in 10,649 units vs 4 for the Yak-141 Freestyle. The MiG-17 Fresco first flew 37 years before the Yak-141 Freestyle (1950 vs 1987).
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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 | $0.6 million |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Yakovlev |
| First flight | 9 March 1987 |
| Year introduced | -- |
| Number produced | 4 units |
| Average unit price | $-- million |
| Wing area | 22.6 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 9.6 m â—‰ |
| Height | 3.8 m â—‰ |
| 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 â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 3,705 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 4,000 kgf â—‰ |
| Wing area | 31.7 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 10.1 m â—‰ |
| Height | 5.0 m â—‰ |
| Length | 18.4 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 1800 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 2,100 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 15,500 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 19,500 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 11,650 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 11,022 kgf â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the MiG-17 Fresco or Yak-141 Freestyle?
The Yak-141 Freestyle is faster with a maximum speed of 1,800 km/h compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 1,193 km/h, a difference of 607 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MiG-17 Fresco or Yak-141 Freestyle?
The Yak-141 Freestyle has a longer range at 2,100 km compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 2,020 km.
Which can fly higher, the MiG-17 Fresco or Yak-141 Freestyle?
The MiG-17 Fresco has a higher service ceiling at 15,600 meters (51,181 ft) compared to the Yak-141 Freestyle's 15,500 meters (50,853 ft).
Which is heavier, the MiG-17 Fresco or Yak-141 Freestyle?
The Yak-141 Freestyle has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 19,500 kg compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 5,210 kg.
Which is larger, the MiG-17 Fresco or Yak-141 Freestyle?
The Yak-141 Freestyle is longer at 18.4 meters compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 11.3 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MiG-17 Fresco or Yak-141 Freestyle?
The MiG-17 Fresco has been produced in greater numbers with 10,649 units compared to 4 units of the Yak-141 Freestyle.