F-8 Crusader vs MiG-19 Farmer

Overview

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

American fighter aircraft, notable for its Cold War-era use, largely deployed in the Vietnam War and the Cuban Missile Crisis.
Vought F-8 Crusader Combat profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Vought
First flight 25 March 1955
Year introduced 1957
Number produced 1219 units
Average unit price $2.5 million
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 πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ 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 34.8 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 10.9 m β—‰
Height 4.8 m β—‰
Length 16.5 m β—‰
Maximum speed 1971 km/h β—‰
Operational range 730 km β—‰
Service ceiling 17,678 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 13,000 kg β—‰
Empty weight 7,956 kg β—‰
Total thrust 1 x 4,853 kgf β—‰
Wing area 25.2 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 9.2 m β—‰
Height 3.9 m β—‰
Length 12.5 m β—‰
Maximum speed 1455 km/h β—‰
Operational range 1,390 km β—‰
Service ceiling 17,500 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 8,832 kg β—‰
Empty weight 5,447 kg β—‰
Total thrust 2 x 2,600 kgf β—‰

Performance Radar Chart

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.