Lightning vs MiG-19 Farmer
| British interceptor aircraft, recognized for Cold War era service, extensively deployed for high speed, high altitude defensive roles. | |
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| Origin country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | English Electric |
| First flight | 4 August 1954 |
| Year introduced | 1960 |
| Number produced | 337 units |
| Average unit price | $2 million |
| Soviet fighter jet, operational during the Cold War, notably used in various conflicts like the Vietnam and Indo-Pakistan Wars. | |
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| 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 | 44.1 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 10.6 m â—‰ |
| Height | 6.0 m â—‰ |
| Length | 16.8 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 2414 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,367 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 16,459 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 20,752 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 14,092 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 11,368 kgf â—‰ |
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| 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 5,200 kgf â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Lightning or MiG-19 Farmer?
The Lightning is faster with a maximum speed of 2,414 km/h compared to the MiG-19 Farmer's 1,455 km/h, a difference of 959 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Lightning or MiG-19 Farmer?
The MiG-19 Farmer has a longer range at 1,390 km compared to the Lightning's 1,367 km.
Which can fly higher, the Lightning or MiG-19 Farmer?
The MiG-19 Farmer has a higher service ceiling at 17,500 meters (57,414 ft) compared to the Lightning's 16,459 meters (53,999 ft).
Which is heavier, the Lightning or MiG-19 Farmer?
The Lightning has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 20,752 kg compared to the MiG-19 Farmer's 8,832 kg.
Which is larger, the Lightning or MiG-19 Farmer?
The Lightning is longer at 16.8 meters compared to the MiG-19 Farmer's 12.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Lightning or MiG-19 Farmer?
The MiG-19 Farmer is more expensive at approximately $2.0 million per unit compared to the Lightning at $2.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Lightning or MiG-19 Farmer?
The MiG-19 Farmer entered service first in 1955, 5 years before the Lightning which entered service in 1960.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Lightning or MiG-19 Farmer?
The MiG-19 Farmer has been produced in greater numbers with 2,172 units compared to 337 units of the Lightning.