MiG-19 Farmer vs Mirage I / MD-550 Mystère Delta

Overview

The MiG-19 Farmer and the Mirage I / MD-550 Mystère Delta are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Mikoyan-Gurevitch and Dassault respectively.

Top speed is 1,455 km/h for the MiG-19 Farmer vs 1,700 km/h for the Mirage I / MD-550 Mystère Delta. The MiG-19 Farmer operates at altitudes up to 17,500 m compared to 14,600 m for the Mirage I / MD-550 Mystère Delta.

The MiG-19 Farmer has been produced in 2,172 units vs 1,422 for the Mirage I / MD-550 Mystère Delta. Unit cost is $2M for the MiG-19 Farmer vs $12M for the Mirage I / MD-550 Mystère Delta. The MiG-19 Farmer first flew 2 years before the Mirage I / MD-550 Mystère Delta (1953 vs 1955).

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 aircraft side 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
French experimental jet fighter from the 1950s, never deployed in combat or operational use.
Dassault Mirage I / MD-550 Mystère Delta combat aircraft side profile drawing
Origin country 🇫🇷 France
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Dassault
First flight 25 June 1955
Year introduced 1961
Number produced 1422 units
Average unit price $12 million
Wing area 25.2 m²
Wingspan 9.2 m
Height 3.9 m
Length 12.5 m
Maximum speed 1455 km/h
Operational range 1,390 km
Service ceiling 17,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,832 kg
Empty weight 5,447 kg
Total thrust 2 x 2,600 kgf
Wing area 27.1 m²
Wingspan 7.3 m
Height -- m
Length 12.8 m
Maximum speed 1700 km/h
Operational range -- km
Service ceiling 14,600 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,150 kg
Empty weight 3,610 kg
Total thrust 2 x 980 kgf

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MiG-19 Farmer or Mirage I / MD-550 Mystère Delta?
The Mirage I / MD-550 Mystère Delta is faster with a maximum speed of 1,700 km/h compared to the MiG-19 Farmer's 1,455 km/h, a difference of 245 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MiG-19 Farmer or Mirage I / MD-550 Mystère Delta?
The MiG-19 Farmer has a longer range at 1,390 km compared to the Mirage I / MD-550 Mystère Delta's 0 km.
Which can fly higher, the MiG-19 Farmer or Mirage I / MD-550 Mystère Delta?
The MiG-19 Farmer has a higher service ceiling at 17,500 meters (57,414 ft) compared to the Mirage I / MD-550 Mystère Delta's 14,600 meters (47,900 ft).
Which is heavier, the MiG-19 Farmer or Mirage I / MD-550 Mystère Delta?
The MiG-19 Farmer has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,832 kg compared to the Mirage I / MD-550 Mystère Delta's 5,150 kg.
Which is larger, the MiG-19 Farmer or Mirage I / MD-550 Mystère Delta?
The Mirage I / MD-550 Mystère Delta is longer at 12.8 meters compared to the MiG-19 Farmer's 12.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the MiG-19 Farmer or Mirage I / MD-550 Mystère Delta?
The Mirage I / MD-550 Mystère Delta is more expensive at approximately $12 million per unit compared to the MiG-19 Farmer at $2.0 million.
Which entered service first, the MiG-19 Farmer or Mirage I / MD-550 Mystère Delta?
The MiG-19 Farmer entered service first in 1955, 6 years before the Mirage I / MD-550 Mystère Delta which entered service in 1961.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MiG-19 Farmer or Mirage I / MD-550 Mystère Delta?
The MiG-19 Farmer has been produced in greater numbers with 2,172 units compared to 1,422 units of the Mirage I / MD-550 Mystère Delta.