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J-5 Fresco vs MiG-9 Fargo

J-5 Fresco vs MiG-9 Fargo at a glance — top speed 1,130 vs 910 km/h, range 1,730 vs 800 km, max takeoff weight 6,000 vs 4,860 kg, built 767 vs 610 units.

Shenyang J-5 Fresco combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 J-5 FrescoFull specs
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-9 Fargo combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 MiG-9 FargoFull specs
Specifications
J-5 Fresco MiG-9 Fargo
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Shenyang Mikoyan-Gurevich
First flight 19 July 1956 24 April 1946
Year introduced 1957 1948
Number produced 767 units 610 units
Average unit price $600K --
Wing area 22.6 m² 18.2 m²
Wingspan 9.6 m 10.0 m
Height 3.8 m 3.2 m
Length 11.1 m 9.8 m
Maximum speed 1130 km/h 910 km/h
Operational range 1,730 km 800 km
Service ceiling 16,500 m 13,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 6,000 kg 4,860 kg
Empty weight 3,939 kg 3,283 kg
Total thrust 1 x 33 kN 2 x 800 kgf
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J-5 Fresco side profile drawing J-5 Fresco Specs, operators & history →
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the J-5 Fresco or MiG-9 Fargo?
The J-5 Fresco is faster with a maximum speed of 1,130 km/h compared to the MiG-9 Fargo's 910 km/h, a difference of 220 km/h.
Which has longer range, the J-5 Fresco or MiG-9 Fargo?
The J-5 Fresco has a longer range at 1,730 km compared to the MiG-9 Fargo's 800 km.
Which can fly higher, the J-5 Fresco or MiG-9 Fargo?
The J-5 Fresco has a higher service ceiling at 16,500 meters (54,133 ft) compared to the MiG-9 Fargo's 13,000 meters (42,650 ft).
Which is heavier, the J-5 Fresco or MiG-9 Fargo?
The J-5 Fresco has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,000 kg compared to the MiG-9 Fargo's 4,860 kg.
Which is larger, the J-5 Fresco or MiG-9 Fargo?
The J-5 Fresco is longer at 11.1 meters compared to the MiG-9 Fargo's 9.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the J-5 Fresco or MiG-9 Fargo?
The MiG-9 Fargo entered service first in 1948, 9 years before the J-5 Fresco which entered service in 1957.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the J-5 Fresco or MiG-9 Fargo?
The J-5 Fresco has been produced in greater numbers with 767 units compared to 610 units of the MiG-9 Fargo.