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J-12 vs MiG-19 Farmer

Nanchang J-12 combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 J-12
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-19 Farmer combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 MiG-19 Farmer
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Specifications
J-12 MiG-19 Farmer
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Nanchang Mikoyan-Gurevich
First flight 26 December 1970 18 September 1953
Year introduced -- 1955
Number produced 6 units 2172 units
Average unit price -- $2 million
Wing area 16.0 m² 25.2 m²
Wingspan 7.2 m 9.2 m
Height 3.7 m 3.9 m
Length 10.6 m 12.5 m
Maximum speed 1472 km/h 1455 km/h
Operational range 1,167 km 2,200 km
Service ceiling 16,870 m 17,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,295 kg 8,832 kg
Empty weight 3,172 kg 5,447 kg
Total thrust 1 x 2,500 kgf 2 x 3,243 kgf
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Overview

The J-12 and the MiG-19 Farmer are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Nanchang and Mikoyan-Gurevich respectively.

Top speed is 1,472 km/h for the J-12 vs 1,455 km/h for the MiG-19 Farmer. The J-12 has an operational range of 1,167 km vs 2,200 km for the MiG-19 Farmer. The MiG-19 Farmer operates at altitudes up to 17,500 m compared to 16,870 m for the J-12.

The J-12 has been produced in 6 units vs 2,172 for the MiG-19 Farmer. The MiG-19 Farmer first flew 17 years before the J-12 (1953 vs 1970).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the J-12 or MiG-19 Farmer?
The J-12 is faster with a maximum speed of 1,472 km/h compared to the MiG-19 Farmer's 1,455 km/h, a difference of 17 km/h.
Which has longer range, the J-12 or MiG-19 Farmer?
The MiG-19 Farmer has a longer range at 2,200 km compared to the J-12's 1,167 km.
Which can fly higher, the J-12 or MiG-19 Farmer?
The MiG-19 Farmer has a higher service ceiling at 17,500 meters (57,414 ft) compared to the J-12's 16,870 meters (55,347 ft).
Which is heavier, the J-12 or MiG-19 Farmer?
The MiG-19 Farmer has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,832 kg compared to the J-12's 5,295 kg.
Which is larger, the J-12 or MiG-19 Farmer?
The MiG-19 Farmer is longer at 12.5 meters compared to the J-12's 10.6 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the J-12 or MiG-19 Farmer?
The MiG-19 Farmer has been produced in greater numbers with 2,172 units compared to 6 units of the J-12.