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English Electric Lightning vs MiG-19 Farmer

English Electric Lightning combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 English Electric Lightning
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-19 Farmer combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 MiG-19 Farmer
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Specifications
English Electric Lightning MiG-19 Farmer
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer English Electric Mikoyan-Gurevich
First flight 4 August 1954 18 September 1953
Year introduced 1960 1955
Number produced 337 units 2172 units
Average unit price $2 million $2 million
Wing area 44.1 m² 25.2 m²
Wingspan 10.6 m 9.2 m
Height 6.0 m 3.9 m
Length 16.8 m 12.5 m
Maximum speed 2414 km/h 1455 km/h
Operational range 1,367 km 1,390 km
Service ceiling 16,459 m 17,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 20,752 kg 8,832 kg
Empty weight 14,092 kg 5,447 kg
Total thrust 2 x 5,684 kgf 2 x 2,600 kgf
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Overview

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

Top speed is 2,414 km/h for the English Electric Lightning vs 1,455 km/h for the MiG-19 Farmer. The English Electric 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 English Electric Lightning. At 20,752 kg MTOW, the English Electric Lightning is 2.3x the MiG-19 Farmer's 8,832 kg.

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the English Electric Lightning or MiG-19 Farmer?
The English Electric 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 English Electric Lightning or MiG-19 Farmer?
The MiG-19 Farmer has a longer range at 1,390 km compared to the English Electric Lightning's 1,367 km.
Which can fly higher, the English Electric Lightning or MiG-19 Farmer?
The MiG-19 Farmer has a higher service ceiling at 17,500 meters (57,414 ft) compared to the English Electric Lightning's 16,459 meters (53,999 ft).
Which is heavier, the English Electric Lightning or MiG-19 Farmer?
The English Electric 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 English Electric Lightning or MiG-19 Farmer?
The English Electric Lightning is longer at 16.8 meters compared to the MiG-19 Farmer's 12.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the English Electric Lightning or MiG-19 Farmer?
The MiG-19 Farmer is more expensive at approximately $2.0 million per unit compared to the English Electric Lightning at $2.0 million.
Which entered service first, the English Electric Lightning or MiG-19 Farmer?
The MiG-19 Farmer entered service first in 1955, 5 years before the English Electric Lightning which entered service in 1960.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the English Electric 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 English Electric Lightning.