MiG-17 Fresco vs Yak-38 Forger
The MiG-17 Fresco and the Yak-38 Forger are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Mikoyan-Gurevitch and Yakovlev respectively. Top speed is 1,193 km/h for the MiG-17 Fresco vs 1,210 km/h for the Yak-38 Forger. The MiG-17 Fresco has an operational range of 2,020 km vs 1,300 km for the Yak-38 Forger. The MiG-17 Fresco operates at altitudes up to 15,600 m compared to 11,300 m for the Yak-38 Forger. At 11,200 kg MTOW, the Yak-38 Forger is 2.1x the MiG-17 Fresco's 5,210 kg. The MiG-17 Fresco has been produced in 10,649 units vs 231 for the Yak-38 Forger. Unit cost is $0.6M for the MiG-17 Fresco vs $12M for the Yak-38 Forger. The MiG-17 Fresco first flew 20 years before the Yak-38 Forger (1950 vs 1970).
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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 | $600K |
| Soviet vertical takeoff/landing fighter, developed during the Cold War, primarily utilized on Soviet naval aviation carriers. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Yakovlev |
| First flight | 27 September 1970 |
| Year introduced | 1976 |
| Number produced | 231 units |
| Average unit price | $12 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 2,000 kgf â—‰ |
| Wing area | 18.5 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 7.3 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.4 m â—‰ |
| Length | 15.5 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 1210 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,300 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 11,300 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 11,200 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 7,020 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 3,050 kgf â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the MiG-17 Fresco or Yak-38 Forger?
The Yak-38 Forger is faster with a maximum speed of 1,210 km/h compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 1,193 km/h, a difference of 17 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MiG-17 Fresco or Yak-38 Forger?
The MiG-17 Fresco has a longer range at 2,020 km compared to the Yak-38 Forger's 1,300 km.
Which can fly higher, the MiG-17 Fresco or Yak-38 Forger?
The MiG-17 Fresco has a higher service ceiling at 15,600 meters (51,181 ft) compared to the Yak-38 Forger's 11,300 meters (37,073 ft).
Which is heavier, the MiG-17 Fresco or Yak-38 Forger?
The Yak-38 Forger has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 11,200 kg compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 5,210 kg.
Which is larger, the MiG-17 Fresco or Yak-38 Forger?
The Yak-38 Forger is longer at 15.5 meters compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 11.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the MiG-17 Fresco or Yak-38 Forger?
The Yak-38 Forger is more expensive at approximately $12 million per unit compared to the MiG-17 Fresco at $0.6 million.
Which entered service first, the MiG-17 Fresco or Yak-38 Forger?
The MiG-17 Fresco entered service first in 1952, 24 years before the Yak-38 Forger which entered service in 1976.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MiG-17 Fresco or Yak-38 Forger?
The MiG-17 Fresco has been produced in greater numbers with 10,649 units compared to 231 units of the Yak-38 Forger.