F-86 Sabre vs MiG-19 Farmer

The F-86 Sabre and the MiG-19 Farmer are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by North American and Mikoyan-Gurevitch respectively. Top speed is 1,127 km/h for the F-86 Sabre vs 1,455 km/h for the MiG-19 Farmer. The F-86 Sabre has an operational range of 2,454 km vs 1,390 km for the MiG-19 Farmer. The MiG-19 Farmer operates at altitudes up to 17,500 m compared to 15,850 m for the F-86 Sabre. The F-86 Sabre has been produced in 9,860 units vs 2,172 for the MiG-19 Farmer. Unit cost is $1.2M for the F-86 Sabre vs $2M for the MiG-19 Farmer. The F-86 Sabre first flew 6 years before the MiG-19 Farmer (1947 vs 1953).

American fighter jet, iconic of the Korean War period, widely operational across cold-war frontline, supersonic, and recognized for its dog-fighting capability.
North American F-86 Sabre Combat profile drawing
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer North American
First flight 1 October 1947
Year introduced 1949
Number produced 9860 units
Average unit price $1.2 million
Soviet fighter jet, operational during the Cold War, notably used in various conflicts like the Vietnam and Indo-Pakistan Wars.
Mikoyan-Gurevitch MiG-19 Farmer Combat profile drawing
Origin country 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Mikoyan-Gurevitch
First flight 18 September 1953
Year introduced 1955
Number produced 2172 units
Average unit price $2 million
Wing area 28.1 m² ◉
Wingspan 11.3 m â—‰
Height 4.4 m â—‰
Length 11.4 m â—‰
Maximum speed 1127 km/h â—‰
Operational range 2,454 km â—‰
Service ceiling 15,850 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 9,621 kg â—‰
Empty weight 5,443 kg â—‰
Total thrust 1 x 3,402 kgf â—‰
Wing area 25.2 m² ◉
Wingspan 9.2 m â—‰
Height 3.9 m â—‰
Length 12.5 m â—‰
Maximum speed 1455 km/h â—‰
Operational range 1,390 km â—‰
Service ceiling 17,500 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 8,832 kg â—‰
Empty weight 5,447 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 2,600 kgf â—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-86 Sabre or MiG-19 Farmer?
The MiG-19 Farmer is faster with a maximum speed of 1,455 km/h compared to the F-86 Sabre's 1,127 km/h, a difference of 328 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-86 Sabre or MiG-19 Farmer?
The F-86 Sabre has a longer range at 2,454 km compared to the MiG-19 Farmer's 1,390 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-86 Sabre or MiG-19 Farmer?
The MiG-19 Farmer has a higher service ceiling at 17,500 meters (57,414 ft) compared to the F-86 Sabre's 15,850 meters (52,001 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-86 Sabre or MiG-19 Farmer?
The F-86 Sabre has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 9,621 kg compared to the MiG-19 Farmer's 8,832 kg.
Which is larger, the F-86 Sabre or MiG-19 Farmer?
The MiG-19 Farmer is longer at 12.5 meters compared to the F-86 Sabre's 11.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-86 Sabre or MiG-19 Farmer?
The MiG-19 Farmer is more expensive at approximately $2.0 million per unit compared to the F-86 Sabre at $1.2 million.
Which entered service first, the F-86 Sabre or MiG-19 Farmer?
The F-86 Sabre entered service first in 1949, 6 years before the MiG-19 Farmer which entered service in 1955.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-86 Sabre or MiG-19 Farmer?
The F-86 Sabre has been produced in greater numbers with 9,860 units compared to 2,172 units of the MiG-19 Farmer.