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MiG-17 Fresco vs Yak-15 Feather

Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-17 Fresco combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 MiG-17 Fresco
Yakovlev Yak-15 Feather combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Yak-15 Feather
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Specifications
MiG-17 Fresco Yak-15 Feather
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Mikoyan-Gurevich Yakovlev
First flight 14 January 1950 24 April 1946
Year introduced 1952 1947
Number produced 10649 units 280 units
Average unit price $600K --
Wing area 22.6 m² 14.9 m²
Wingspan 9.6 m 9.2 m
Height 3.8 m -- m
Length 11.3 m 8.7 m
Maximum speed 1145 km/h 786 km/h
Operational range 2,020 km 510 km
Service ceiling 16,600 m 12,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 6,069 kg 2,638 kg
Empty weight 3,919 kg 1,852 kg
Total thrust 1 x 3,447 kgf 1 x 900 kgf
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Overview

The MiG-17 Fresco and the Yak-15 Feather are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Mikoyan-Gurevich and Yakovlev respectively.

Top speed is 1,145 km/h for the MiG-17 Fresco vs 786 km/h for the Yak-15 Feather. The MiG-17 Fresco has an operational range of 2,020 km vs 510 km for the Yak-15 Feather. The MiG-17 Fresco operates at altitudes up to 16,600 m compared to 12,000 m for the Yak-15 Feather. At 6,069 kg MTOW, the MiG-17 Fresco is 2.3x the Yak-15 Feather's 2,638 kg.

The MiG-17 Fresco has been produced in 10,649 units vs 280 for the Yak-15 Feather. The Yak-15 Feather first flew 4 years before the MiG-17 Fresco (1946 vs 1950).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MiG-17 Fresco or Yak-15 Feather?
The MiG-17 Fresco is faster with a maximum speed of 1,145 km/h compared to the Yak-15 Feather's 786 km/h, a difference of 359 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MiG-17 Fresco or Yak-15 Feather?
The MiG-17 Fresco has a longer range at 2,020 km compared to the Yak-15 Feather's 510 km.
Which can fly higher, the MiG-17 Fresco or Yak-15 Feather?
The MiG-17 Fresco has a higher service ceiling at 16,600 meters (54,461 ft) compared to the Yak-15 Feather's 12,000 meters (39,370 ft).
Which is heavier, the MiG-17 Fresco or Yak-15 Feather?
The MiG-17 Fresco has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,069 kg compared to the Yak-15 Feather's 2,638 kg.
Which is larger, the MiG-17 Fresco or Yak-15 Feather?
The MiG-17 Fresco is longer at 11.3 meters compared to the Yak-15 Feather's 8.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the MiG-17 Fresco or Yak-15 Feather?
The Yak-15 Feather entered service first in 1947, 5 years before the MiG-17 Fresco which entered service in 1952.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MiG-17 Fresco or Yak-15 Feather?
The MiG-17 Fresco has been produced in greater numbers with 10,649 units compared to 280 units of the Yak-15 Feather.