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F-8 Crusader vs MiG-19 Farmer

Vought F-8 Crusader combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-8 Crusader
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-19 Farmer combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 MiG-19 Farmer
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Specifications
F-8 Crusader MiG-19 Farmer
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Vought Mikoyan-Gurevich
First flight 25 March 1955 18 September 1953
Year introduced 1957 1955
Number produced 1219 units 2172 units
Average unit price $2.5 million $2 million
Wing area 34.8 m² 25.2 m²
Wingspan 10.9 m 9.2 m
Height 4.8 m 3.9 m
Length 16.5 m 12.5 m
Maximum speed 1971 km/h 1455 km/h
Operational range 730 km 1,390 km
Service ceiling 17,678 m 17,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 13,000 kg 8,832 kg
Empty weight 7,956 kg 5,447 kg
Total thrust 1 x 4,853 kgf 2 x 2,600 kgf
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Overview

The F-8 Crusader and the MiG-19 Farmer are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Vought and Mikoyan-Gurevich respectively.

Top speed is 1,971 km/h for the F-8 Crusader vs 1,455 km/h for the MiG-19 Farmer. The F-8 Crusader has an operational range of 730 km vs 1,390 km for the MiG-19 Farmer. The F-8 Crusader operates at altitudes up to 17,678 m compared to 17,500 m for the MiG-19 Farmer.

The F-8 Crusader has been produced in 1,219 units vs 2,172 for the MiG-19 Farmer. Unit cost is $2.5M for the F-8 Crusader vs $2M for the MiG-19 Farmer. The MiG-19 Farmer first flew 2 years before the F-8 Crusader (1953 vs 1955).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-8 Crusader or MiG-19 Farmer?
The F-8 Crusader is faster with a maximum speed of 1,971 km/h compared to the MiG-19 Farmer's 1,455 km/h, a difference of 516 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-8 Crusader or MiG-19 Farmer?
The MiG-19 Farmer has a longer range at 1,390 km compared to the F-8 Crusader's 730 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-8 Crusader or MiG-19 Farmer?
The F-8 Crusader has a higher service ceiling at 17,678 meters (57,998 ft) compared to the MiG-19 Farmer's 17,500 meters (57,414 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-8 Crusader or MiG-19 Farmer?
The F-8 Crusader has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 13,000 kg compared to the MiG-19 Farmer's 8,832 kg.
Which is larger, the F-8 Crusader or MiG-19 Farmer?
The F-8 Crusader is longer at 16.5 meters compared to the MiG-19 Farmer's 12.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-8 Crusader or MiG-19 Farmer?
The F-8 Crusader is more expensive at approximately $2.5 million per unit compared to the MiG-19 Farmer at $2.0 million.
Which entered service first, the F-8 Crusader or MiG-19 Farmer?
The MiG-19 Farmer entered service first in 1955, 2 years before the F-8 Crusader which entered service in 1957.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-8 Crusader or MiG-19 Farmer?
The MiG-19 Farmer has been produced in greater numbers with 2,172 units compared to 1,219 units of the F-8 Crusader.