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MiG-17 Fresco vs Yak-25 Flashlight

Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-17 Fresco combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 MiG-17 Fresco
Yakovlev Yak-25 Flashlight combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Yak-25 Flashlight
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Specifications
MiG-17 Fresco Yak-25 Flashlight
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Mikoyan-Gurevich Yakovlev
First flight 14 January 1950 19 June 1952
Year introduced 1952 1955
Number produced 10649 units 638 units
Average unit price $600K --
Wing area 22.6 m² 29.0 m²
Wingspan 9.6 m 11.0 m
Height 3.8 m -- m
Length 11.3 m 15.7 m
Maximum speed 1145 km/h 1090 km/h
Operational range 2,020 km 2,700 km
Service ceiling 16,600 m 12,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 6,069 kg 9,220 kg
Empty weight 3,919 kg 6,210 kg
Total thrust 1 x 3,447 kgf 2 x 2,000 kgf
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Overview

The MiG-17 Fresco and the Yak-25 Flashlight are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Mikoyan-Gurevich and Yakovlev respectively.

Top speed is 1,145 km/h for the MiG-17 Fresco vs 1,090 km/h for the Yak-25 Flashlight. The MiG-17 Fresco has an operational range of 2,020 km vs 2,700 km for the Yak-25 Flashlight. The MiG-17 Fresco operates at altitudes up to 16,600 m compared to 12,000 m for the Yak-25 Flashlight.

The MiG-17 Fresco has been produced in 10,649 units vs 638 for the Yak-25 Flashlight. The MiG-17 Fresco first flew 2 years before the Yak-25 Flashlight (1950 vs 1952).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MiG-17 Fresco or Yak-25 Flashlight?
The MiG-17 Fresco is faster with a maximum speed of 1,145 km/h compared to the Yak-25 Flashlight's 1,090 km/h, a difference of 55 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MiG-17 Fresco or Yak-25 Flashlight?
The Yak-25 Flashlight has a longer range at 2,700 km compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 2,020 km.
Which can fly higher, the MiG-17 Fresco or Yak-25 Flashlight?
The MiG-17 Fresco has a higher service ceiling at 16,600 meters (54,461 ft) compared to the Yak-25 Flashlight's 12,000 meters (39,370 ft).
Which is heavier, the MiG-17 Fresco or Yak-25 Flashlight?
The Yak-25 Flashlight has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 9,220 kg compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 6,069 kg.
Which is larger, the MiG-17 Fresco or Yak-25 Flashlight?
The Yak-25 Flashlight is longer at 15.7 meters compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 11.3 meters.
Which entered service first, the MiG-17 Fresco or Yak-25 Flashlight?
The MiG-17 Fresco entered service first in 1952, 3 years before the Yak-25 Flashlight which entered service in 1955.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MiG-17 Fresco or Yak-25 Flashlight?
The MiG-17 Fresco has been produced in greater numbers with 10,649 units compared to 638 units of the Yak-25 Flashlight.