MiG-15 Fagot vs MiG-19 Farmer

The MiG-15 Fagot and the MiG-19 Farmer are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Mikoyan-Gurevitch and Mikoyan-Gurevitch respectively. Top speed is 1,075 km/h for the MiG-15 Fagot vs 1,455 km/h for the MiG-19 Farmer. The MiG-15 Fagot has an operational range of 2,520 km vs 1,390 km for the MiG-19 Farmer. The MiG-19 Farmer operates at altitudes up to 17,500 m compared to 15,500 m for the MiG-15 Fagot. The MiG-15 Fagot has been produced in 17,310 units vs 2,172 for the MiG-19 Farmer. Unit cost is $0.2M for the MiG-15 Fagot vs $2M for the MiG-19 Farmer. The MiG-15 Fagot first flew 6 years before the MiG-19 Farmer (1947 vs 1953).

Soviet jet fighter-bomber, famous for its role in the Korean War, widely deployed for air superiority and interception missions.
Mikoyan-Gurevitch MiG-15 Fagot Combat profile drawing
Origin country 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Mikoyan-Gurevitch
First flight 19 December 1947
Year introduced 1949
Number produced 17310 units
Average unit price $200K
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
Wing area 20.6 m² ◉
Wingspan 10.1 m â—‰
Height 3.7 m â—‰
Length 10.1 m â—‰
Maximum speed 1075 km/h â—‰
Operational range 2,520 km â—‰
Service ceiling 15,500 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 6,105 kg â—‰
Empty weight 3,580 kg â—‰
Total thrust 1 x 2,700 kgf â—‰
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 MiG-15 Fagot or MiG-19 Farmer?
The MiG-19 Farmer is faster with a maximum speed of 1,455 km/h compared to the MiG-15 Fagot's 1,075 km/h, a difference of 380 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MiG-15 Fagot or MiG-19 Farmer?
The MiG-15 Fagot has a longer range at 2,520 km compared to the MiG-19 Farmer's 1,390 km.
Which can fly higher, the MiG-15 Fagot or MiG-19 Farmer?
The MiG-19 Farmer has a higher service ceiling at 17,500 meters (57,414 ft) compared to the MiG-15 Fagot's 15,500 meters (50,853 ft).
Which is heavier, the MiG-15 Fagot or MiG-19 Farmer?
The MiG-19 Farmer has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,832 kg compared to the MiG-15 Fagot's 6,105 kg.
Which is larger, the MiG-15 Fagot or MiG-19 Farmer?
The MiG-19 Farmer is longer at 12.5 meters compared to the MiG-15 Fagot's 10.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the MiG-15 Fagot or MiG-19 Farmer?
The MiG-19 Farmer is more expensive at approximately $2.0 million per unit compared to the MiG-15 Fagot at $0.2 million.
Which entered service first, the MiG-15 Fagot or MiG-19 Farmer?
The MiG-15 Fagot entered service first in 1949, 6 years before the MiG-19 Farmer which entered service in 1955.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MiG-15 Fagot or MiG-19 Farmer?
The MiG-15 Fagot has been produced in greater numbers with 17,310 units compared to 2,172 units of the MiG-19 Farmer.