MiG-19 Farmer vs MiG-23 Flogger

Overview

The MiG-19 Farmer and the MiG-23 Flogger are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Mikoyan-Gurevitch and Mikoyan-Gurevitch respectively.

Top speed is 1,455 km/h for the MiG-19 Farmer vs 2,500 km/h for the MiG-23 Flogger. The MiG-19 Farmer has an operational range of 1,390 km vs 1,150 km for the MiG-23 Flogger. The MiG-23 Flogger operates at altitudes up to 18,000 m compared to 17,500 m for the MiG-19 Farmer. At 17,800 kg MTOW, the MiG-23 Flogger is 2.0x the MiG-19 Farmer's 8,832 kg.

The MiG-19 Farmer has been produced in 2,172 units vs 5,047 for the MiG-23 Flogger. Unit cost is $2M for the MiG-19 Farmer vs $4M for the MiG-23 Flogger. The MiG-19 Farmer first flew 14 years before the MiG-23 Flogger (1953 vs 1967).

MiG-19 Farmer

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
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MiG-23 Flogger

Soviet third-generation jet fighter, notable for its service during the Cold War, often deployed in interceptor and ground-attack roles.
Mikoyan-Gurevitch MiG-23 Flogger Combat profile drawing
Origin country 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Mikoyan-Gurevitch
First flight 10 June 1967
Year introduced 1970
Number produced 5047 units
Average unit price $4 million
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MiG-19 Farmer

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—‰

MiG-23 Flogger

Wing area 37.0 m² ◉
Wingspan 14.0 m â—‰
Height 4.8 m â—‰
Length 16.7 m â—‰
Maximum speed 2500 km/h â—‰
Operational range 1,150 km â—‰
Service ceiling 18,000 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 17,800 kg â—‰
Empty weight 10,230 kg â—‰
Total thrust 1 x 12,996 kgf â—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MiG-19 Farmer or MiG-23 Flogger?
The MiG-23 Flogger is faster with a maximum speed of 2,500 km/h compared to the MiG-19 Farmer's 1,455 km/h, a difference of 1,045 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MiG-19 Farmer or MiG-23 Flogger?
The MiG-19 Farmer has a longer range at 1,390 km compared to the MiG-23 Flogger's 1,150 km.
Which can fly higher, the MiG-19 Farmer or MiG-23 Flogger?
The MiG-23 Flogger has a higher service ceiling at 18,000 meters (59,055 ft) compared to the MiG-19 Farmer's 17,500 meters (57,414 ft).
Which is heavier, the MiG-19 Farmer or MiG-23 Flogger?
The MiG-23 Flogger has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 17,800 kg compared to the MiG-19 Farmer's 8,832 kg.
Which is larger, the MiG-19 Farmer or MiG-23 Flogger?
The MiG-23 Flogger is longer at 16.7 meters compared to the MiG-19 Farmer's 12.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the MiG-19 Farmer or MiG-23 Flogger?
The MiG-23 Flogger is more expensive at approximately $4.0 million per unit compared to the MiG-19 Farmer at $2.0 million.
Which entered service first, the MiG-19 Farmer or MiG-23 Flogger?
The MiG-19 Farmer entered service first in 1955, 15 years before the MiG-23 Flogger which entered service in 1970.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MiG-19 Farmer or MiG-23 Flogger?
The MiG-23 Flogger has been produced in greater numbers with 5,047 units compared to 2,172 units of the MiG-19 Farmer.

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