MiG-17 Fresco vs Mystère IV

Soviet jet fighter, renowned for significant roles during the Vietnam War, utilized for interception and ground-attack missions.
Picture of MiG-17 Fresco
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
French jet fighter-bomber, prominent during the Cold War, extensively deployed in the Suez Crisis and Indo-Pakistan War.
Picture of Mystère IV
Origin country 🇫🇷 France
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Dassault
First flight 28 September 1952
Year introduced 1954
Number produced 411 units
Average unit price $1.5 million
Wing area 22.6 m²
Wingspan 9.6 m
Height 3.8 m
Length 11.3 m
Maximum speed 1193 km/h
Operational range 2,020 km
Service ceiling 15,600 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,210 kg
Empty weight 3,705 kg
Total thrust 2 x 4,000 kgf
Profile drawing of Mikoyan-Gurevitch MiG-17 Fresco
Wing area 32.0 m²
Wingspan 11.1 m
Height 4.6 m
Length 14.8 m
Maximum speed 1120 km/h
Operational range 915 km
Service ceiling 13,700 m
Max. takeoff weight 10,320 kg
Empty weight 7,140 kg
Total thrust 1 x 3,334 kgf
Profile drawing of Dassault Mystère IV

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MiG-17 Fresco or Mystère IV?
The MiG-17 Fresco is faster with a maximum speed of 1,193 km/h compared to the Mystère IV's 1,120 km/h, a difference of 73 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MiG-17 Fresco or Mystère IV?
The MiG-17 Fresco has a longer range at 2,020 km compared to the Mystère IV's 915 km.
Which can fly higher, the MiG-17 Fresco or Mystère IV?
The MiG-17 Fresco has a higher service ceiling at 15,600 meters (51,181 ft) compared to the Mystère IV's 13,700 meters (44,947 ft).
Which is heavier, the MiG-17 Fresco or Mystère IV?
The Mystère IV has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 10,320 kg compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 5,210 kg.
Which is larger, the MiG-17 Fresco or Mystère IV?
The Mystère IV is longer at 14.8 meters compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 11.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the MiG-17 Fresco or Mystère IV?
The Mystère IV is more expensive at approximately $1.5 million per unit compared to the MiG-17 Fresco at $0.6 million.
Which entered service first, the MiG-17 Fresco or Mystère IV?
The MiG-17 Fresco entered service first in 1952, 2 years before the Mystère IV which entered service in 1954.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MiG-17 Fresco or Mystère IV?
The MiG-17 Fresco has been produced in greater numbers with 10,649 units compared to 411 units of the Mystère IV.