J-5 Fresco vs MiG-19 Farmer

Overview

The J-5 Fresco and the MiG-19 Farmer are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Shenyang and Mikoyan-Gurevitch respectively.

Top speed is 1,130 km/h for the J-5 Fresco vs 1,455 km/h for the MiG-19 Farmer. The J-5 Fresco has an operational range of 1,424 km vs 1,390 km for the MiG-19 Farmer. The MiG-19 Farmer operates at altitudes up to 17,500 m compared to 16,500 m for the J-5 Fresco.

The J-5 Fresco has been produced in 767 units vs 2,172 for the MiG-19 Farmer. The MiG-19 Farmer first flew 3 years before the J-5 Fresco (1953 vs 1956).

Chinese single-seat jet interceptor and fighter aircraft, derived from the Soviet MiG-17, developed in the mid-1950s and widely operated during the Cold War.
Shenyang J-5 Fresco Combat profile drawing
Origin country 🇨🇳 China
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Shenyang
First flight 19 July 1956
Year introduced 1956
Number produced 767 units
Average unit price --
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 22.6 m² ◉
Wingspan 9.6 m â—‰
Height 3.8 m â—‰
Length 11.1 m â—‰
Maximum speed 1130 km/h â—‰
Operational range 1,424 km â—‰
Service ceiling 16,500 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 6,000 kg â—‰
Empty weight 3,939 kg â—‰
Total thrust 1 x 25 kN 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 J-5 Fresco or MiG-19 Farmer?
The MiG-19 Farmer is faster with a maximum speed of 1,455 km/h compared to the J-5 Fresco's 1,130 km/h, a difference of 325 km/h.
Which has longer range, the J-5 Fresco or MiG-19 Farmer?
The J-5 Fresco has a longer range at 1,424 km compared to the MiG-19 Farmer's 1,390 km.
Which can fly higher, the J-5 Fresco or MiG-19 Farmer?
The MiG-19 Farmer has a higher service ceiling at 17,500 meters (57,414 ft) compared to the J-5 Fresco's 16,500 meters (54,133 ft).
Which is heavier, the J-5 Fresco or MiG-19 Farmer?
The MiG-19 Farmer has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,832 kg compared to the J-5 Fresco's 6,000 kg.
Which is larger, the J-5 Fresco or MiG-19 Farmer?
The MiG-19 Farmer is longer at 12.5 meters compared to the J-5 Fresco's 11.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the J-5 Fresco or MiG-19 Farmer?
The MiG-19 Farmer entered service first in 1955, 1 years before the J-5 Fresco which entered service in 1956.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the J-5 Fresco or MiG-19 Farmer?
The MiG-19 Farmer has been produced in greater numbers with 2,172 units compared to 767 units of the J-5 Fresco.