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Gloster Meteor vs MiG-9 Fargo

Gloster Meteor vs MiG-9 Fargo at a glance — top speed 966 vs 910 km/h, range 966 vs 800 km, max takeoff weight 7,121 vs 4,860 kg, built 3,947 vs 610 units.

Gloster Meteor combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Gloster Meteor
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-9 Fargo combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 MiG-9 Fargo
Specifications
Gloster Meteor MiG-9 Fargo
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Gloster Mikoyan-Gurevich
First flight 5 March 1943 24 April 1946
Year introduced 1944 1948
Number produced 3947 units 610 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 32.5 m² 18.2 m²
Wingspan 11.3 m 10.0 m
Height 4.0 m 3.2 m
Length 13.6 m 9.8 m
Maximum speed 966 km/h 910 km/h
Operational range 966 km 800 km
Service ceiling 13,106 m 13,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 7,121 kg 4,860 kg
Empty weight 4,846 kg 3,283 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,633 kgf 2 x 800 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Gloster Meteor or MiG-9 Fargo?
The Gloster Meteor is faster with a maximum speed of 966 km/h compared to the MiG-9 Fargo's 910 km/h, a difference of 56 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Gloster Meteor or MiG-9 Fargo?
The Gloster Meteor has a longer range at 966 km compared to the MiG-9 Fargo's 800 km.
Which can fly higher, the Gloster Meteor or MiG-9 Fargo?
The Gloster Meteor has a higher service ceiling at 13,106 meters (42,998 ft) compared to the MiG-9 Fargo's 13,000 meters (42,650 ft).
Which is heavier, the Gloster Meteor or MiG-9 Fargo?
The Gloster Meteor has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 7,121 kg compared to the MiG-9 Fargo's 4,860 kg.
Which is larger, the Gloster Meteor or MiG-9 Fargo?
The Gloster Meteor is longer at 13.6 meters compared to the MiG-9 Fargo's 9.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the Gloster Meteor or MiG-9 Fargo?
The Gloster Meteor entered service first in 1944, 4 years before the MiG-9 Fargo which entered service in 1948.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Gloster Meteor or MiG-9 Fargo?
The Gloster Meteor has been produced in greater numbers with 3,947 units compared to 610 units of the MiG-9 Fargo.