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Folland Gnat vs MiG-19 Farmer

Folland Gnat vs MiG-19 Farmer at a glance — top speed 1,119 vs 1,455 km/h, range 805 vs 2,200 km, max takeoff weight 4,100 vs 8,832 kg, built 360 vs 2,172 units.

Folland Gnat combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Folland Gnat
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-19 Farmer combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 MiG-19 Farmer
Specifications
Folland Gnat MiG-19 Farmer
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Folland Mikoyan-Gurevich
First flight 18 July 1955 18 September 1953
Year introduced 1958 1955
Number produced 360 units 2172 units
Average unit price -- $2 million
Wing area 12.7 m² 25.2 m²
Wingspan 6.8 m 9.2 m
Height 2.7 m 3.9 m
Length 9.1 m 12.5 m
Maximum speed 1119 km/h 1455 km/h
Operational range 805 km 2,200 km
Service ceiling 15,240 m 17,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,100 kg 8,832 kg
Empty weight 2,177 kg 5,447 kg
Total thrust 1 x 2,134 kgf 2 x 3,243 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Folland Gnat or MiG-19 Farmer?
The MiG-19 Farmer is faster with a maximum speed of 1,455 km/h compared to the Folland Gnat's 1,119 km/h, a difference of 336 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Folland Gnat or MiG-19 Farmer?
The MiG-19 Farmer has a longer range at 2,200 km compared to the Folland Gnat's 805 km.
Which can fly higher, the Folland Gnat or MiG-19 Farmer?
The MiG-19 Farmer has a higher service ceiling at 17,500 meters (57,414 ft) compared to the Folland Gnat's 15,240 meters (50,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Folland Gnat or MiG-19 Farmer?
The MiG-19 Farmer has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,832 kg compared to the Folland Gnat's 4,100 kg.
Which is larger, the Folland Gnat or MiG-19 Farmer?
The MiG-19 Farmer is longer at 12.5 meters compared to the Folland Gnat's 9.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the Folland Gnat or MiG-19 Farmer?
The MiG-19 Farmer entered service first in 1955, 3 years before the Folland Gnat which entered service in 1958.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Folland Gnat or MiG-19 Farmer?
The MiG-19 Farmer has been produced in greater numbers with 2,172 units compared to 360 units of the Folland Gnat.