MiG-17 Fresco vs Yak-36 Freehand
The MiG-17 Fresco and the Yak-36 Freehand are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Mikoyan-Gurevitch and Yakovlev respectively. Top speed is 1,193 km/h for the MiG-17 Fresco vs 900 km/h for the Yak-36 Freehand. The MiG-17 Fresco has an operational range of 2,020 km vs 370 km for the Yak-36 Freehand. The MiG-17 Fresco operates at altitudes up to 15,600 m compared to 12,000 m for the Yak-36 Freehand. The MiG-17 Fresco has been produced in 10,649 units vs 4 for the Yak-36 Freehand. Unit cost is $0.6M for the MiG-17 Fresco vs $2M for the Yak-36 Freehand. The MiG-17 Fresco first flew 13 years before the Yak-36 Freehand (1950 vs 1963).
| Soviet jet fighter, renowned for significant roles during the Vietnam War, utilized for interception and ground-attack missions. | |
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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 |
| Soviet vertical/short takeoff and landing jet, operational in the mid-to-late cold war, not widely deployed but significant for future designs. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Yakovlev |
| First flight | 9 January 1963 |
| Year introduced | -- |
| Number produced | 4 units |
| Average unit price | $2 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 | 17.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 10.0 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.5 m â—‰ |
| Length | 17.0 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 900 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 370 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 12,000 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 8,900 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 5,300 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 10,604 kgf â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the MiG-17 Fresco or Yak-36 Freehand?
The MiG-17 Fresco is faster with a maximum speed of 1,193 km/h compared to the Yak-36 Freehand's 900 km/h, a difference of 293 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MiG-17 Fresco or Yak-36 Freehand?
The MiG-17 Fresco has a longer range at 2,020 km compared to the Yak-36 Freehand's 370 km.
Which can fly higher, the MiG-17 Fresco or Yak-36 Freehand?
The MiG-17 Fresco has a higher service ceiling at 15,600 meters (51,181 ft) compared to the Yak-36 Freehand's 12,000 meters (39,370 ft).
Which is heavier, the MiG-17 Fresco or Yak-36 Freehand?
The Yak-36 Freehand has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,900 kg compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 5,210 kg.
Which is larger, the MiG-17 Fresco or Yak-36 Freehand?
The Yak-36 Freehand is longer at 17.0 meters compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 11.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the MiG-17 Fresco or Yak-36 Freehand?
The Yak-36 Freehand is more expensive at approximately $2.0 million per unit compared to the MiG-17 Fresco at $0.6 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MiG-17 Fresco or Yak-36 Freehand?
The MiG-17 Fresco has been produced in greater numbers with 10,649 units compared to 4 units of the Yak-36 Freehand.