Lightning vs MiG-19 Farmer

Overview

The Lightning and the MiG-19 Farmer are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by English Electric and Mikoyan-Gurevitch respectively.

Top speed is 2,414 km/h for the Lightning vs 1,455 km/h for the MiG-19 Farmer. The Lightning has an operational range of 1,367 km vs 1,390 km for the MiG-19 Farmer. The MiG-19 Farmer operates at altitudes up to 17,500 m compared to 16,459 m for the Lightning. At 20,752 kg MTOW, the Lightning is 2.3x the MiG-19 Farmer's 8,832 kg.

The Lightning has been produced in 337 units vs 2,172 for the MiG-19 Farmer. Unit cost is $2M for the Lightning vs $2M for the MiG-19 Farmer. The MiG-19 Farmer first flew 1 years before the Lightning (1953 vs 1954).

Lightning

British interceptor aircraft, recognized for Cold War era service, extensively deployed for high speed, high altitude defensive roles.
English Electric Lightning Combat profile drawing
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
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MiG-19 Farmer

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
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Lightning

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 5,684 kgf â—‰

MiG-19 Farmer

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 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.

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