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J-7 Fishcan vs MiG-19 Farmer

J-7 Fishcan vs MiG-19 Farmer at a glance — top speed 2,200 vs 1,455 km/h, range 2,200 vs 2,200 km, max takeoff weight 9,100 vs 8,832 kg, built 2,400 vs 2,172 units.

Chengdu J-7 Fishcan combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 J-7 FishcanFull specs
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-19 Farmer combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 MiG-19 FarmerFull specs
Specifications
J-7 Fishcan MiG-19 Farmer
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Chengdu Mikoyan-Gurevich
First flight 17 January 1966 18 September 1953
Year introduced 1966 1955
Number produced 2400 units 2172 units
Average unit price $2 million $2 million
Wing area 24.9 m² 25.2 m²
Wingspan 8.3 m 9.2 m
Height 4.1 m 3.9 m
Length 14.0 m 12.5 m
Maximum speed 2200 km/h 1455 km/h
Operational range 2,200 km 2,200 km
Service ceiling 17,500 m 17,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 9,100 kg 8,832 kg
Empty weight 5,292 kg 5,447 kg
Total thrust 1 x 6,598 kgf 2 x 3,243 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the J-7 Fishcan or MiG-19 Farmer?
The J-7 Fishcan is faster with a maximum speed of 2,200 km/h compared to the MiG-19 Farmer's 1,455 km/h, a difference of 745 km/h.
Which has longer range, the J-7 Fishcan or MiG-19 Farmer?
Both the J-7 Fishcan and MiG-19 Farmer have a range of 2,200 km.
Which can fly higher, the J-7 Fishcan or MiG-19 Farmer?
Both the J-7 Fishcan and MiG-19 Farmer have a service ceiling of 17,500 meters (57,414 ft).
Which is heavier, the J-7 Fishcan or MiG-19 Farmer?
The J-7 Fishcan has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 9,100 kg compared to the MiG-19 Farmer's 8,832 kg.
Which is larger, the J-7 Fishcan or MiG-19 Farmer?
The J-7 Fishcan is longer at 13.9 meters compared to the MiG-19 Farmer's 12.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the J-7 Fishcan or MiG-19 Farmer?
Both the J-7 Fishcan and MiG-19 Farmer cost approximately $2.0 million per unit.
Which entered service first, the J-7 Fishcan or MiG-19 Farmer?
The MiG-19 Farmer entered service first in 1955, 11 years before the J-7 Fishcan which entered service in 1966.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the J-7 Fishcan or MiG-19 Farmer?
The J-7 Fishcan has been produced in greater numbers with 2,400 units compared to 2,172 units of the MiG-19 Farmer.