MiG-19 Farmer vs MiG-21 Fishbed
| Soviet fighter jet, operational during the Cold War, notably used in various conflicts like the Vietnam and Indo-Pakistan Wars. | |
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| 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 |
| Soviet supersonic jet fighter, renowned for extensive service during the Cold War, prevalent in various international conflicts. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Mikoyan-Gurevitch |
| First flight | 16 June 1955 |
| Year introduced | 1958 |
| Number produced | 11496 units |
| Average unit price | $2 million |
| 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 5,200 kgf â—‰ |
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| Wing area | 23.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 7.2 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.1 m â—‰ |
| Length | 13.5 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 2125 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 660 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 19,000 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 8,625 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 4,871 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 4,689 kgf â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the MiG-19 Farmer or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The MiG-21 Fishbed is faster with a maximum speed of 2,125 km/h compared to the MiG-19 Farmer's 1,455 km/h, a difference of 670 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MiG-19 Farmer or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The MiG-19 Farmer has a longer range at 1,390 km compared to the MiG-21 Fishbed's 660 km.
Which can fly higher, the MiG-19 Farmer or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The MiG-21 Fishbed has a higher service ceiling at 19,000 meters (62,335 ft) compared to the MiG-19 Farmer's 17,500 meters (57,414 ft).
Which is heavier, the MiG-19 Farmer or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The MiG-19 Farmer has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,832 kg compared to the MiG-21 Fishbed's 8,625 kg.
Which is larger, the MiG-19 Farmer or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The MiG-21 Fishbed is longer at 13.5 meters compared to the MiG-19 Farmer's 12.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the MiG-19 Farmer or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The MiG-21 Fishbed is more expensive at approximately $2.0 million per unit compared to the MiG-19 Farmer at $2.0 million.
Which entered service first, the MiG-19 Farmer or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The MiG-19 Farmer entered service first in 1955, 3 years before the MiG-21 Fishbed which entered service in 1958.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MiG-19 Farmer or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The MiG-21 Fishbed has been produced in greater numbers with 11,496 units compared to 2,172 units of the MiG-19 Farmer.