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F4D Skyray vs MiG-19 Farmer

F4D Skyray vs MiG-19 Farmer at a glance — top speed 1,161 vs 1,455 km/h, range 1,926 vs 2,200 km, max takeoff weight 12,300 vs 8,832 kg, built 422 vs 2,172 units.

Douglas F4D Skyray combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F4D Skyray
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-19 Farmer combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 MiG-19 Farmer
Specifications
F4D Skyray MiG-19 Farmer
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Douglas Mikoyan-Gurevich
First flight 23 January 1951 18 September 1953
Year introduced 1956 1955
Number produced 422 units 2172 units
Average unit price -- $2 million
Wing area 51.8 m² 25.2 m²
Wingspan 10.2 m 9.2 m
Height 4.0 m 3.9 m
Length 13.8 m 12.5 m
Maximum speed 1161 km/h 1455 km/h
Operational range 1,926 km 2,200 km
Service ceiling 16,764 m 17,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 12,300 kg 8,832 kg
Empty weight 7,268 kg 5,447 kg
Total thrust 1 x 7,257 kgf 2 x 3,243 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F4D Skyray or MiG-19 Farmer?
The MiG-19 Farmer is faster with a maximum speed of 1,455 km/h compared to the F4D Skyray's 1,161 km/h, a difference of 294 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F4D Skyray or MiG-19 Farmer?
The MiG-19 Farmer has a longer range at 2,200 km compared to the F4D Skyray's 1,926 km.
Which can fly higher, the F4D Skyray or MiG-19 Farmer?
The MiG-19 Farmer has a higher service ceiling at 17,500 meters (57,414 ft) compared to the F4D Skyray's 16,764 meters (55,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the F4D Skyray or MiG-19 Farmer?
The F4D Skyray has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 12,300 kg compared to the MiG-19 Farmer's 8,832 kg.
Which is larger, the F4D Skyray or MiG-19 Farmer?
The F4D Skyray is longer at 13.8 meters compared to the MiG-19 Farmer's 12.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the F4D Skyray or MiG-19 Farmer?
The MiG-19 Farmer entered service first in 1955, 1 years before the F4D Skyray which entered service in 1956.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F4D Skyray or MiG-19 Farmer?
The MiG-19 Farmer has been produced in greater numbers with 2,172 units compared to 422 units of the F4D Skyray.