MiG-19 Farmer vs Q-5 / A-5 Fantan
| 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 |
| Chinese ground-attack aircraft, notable for service in the Cold War period, often utilized in Pakistani and North Korean operations. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 China |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Nanchang |
| First flight | 4 June 1965 |
| Year introduced | 1970 |
| Number produced | 1300 units |
| Average unit price | $1 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 |
| 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 | 27.9 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 9.7 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.3 m â—‰ |
| Length | 15.7 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 1210 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | -- km |
| Service ceiling | 16,500 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 11,300 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 6,400 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 6,014 kgf â—‰ |
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Performance Radar Chart
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the MiG-19 Farmer or Q-5 / A-5 Fantan?
The MiG-19 Farmer is faster with a maximum speed of 1,455 km/h compared to the Q-5 / A-5 Fantan's 1,210 km/h, a difference of 245 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MiG-19 Farmer or Q-5 / A-5 Fantan?
The MiG-19 Farmer has a longer range at 1,390 km compared to the Q-5 / A-5 Fantan's 0 km.
Which can fly higher, the MiG-19 Farmer or Q-5 / A-5 Fantan?
The MiG-19 Farmer has a higher service ceiling at 17,500 meters (57,414 ft) compared to the Q-5 / A-5 Fantan's 16,500 meters (54,133 ft).
Which is heavier, the MiG-19 Farmer or Q-5 / A-5 Fantan?
The Q-5 / A-5 Fantan has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 11,300 kg compared to the MiG-19 Farmer's 8,832 kg.
Which is larger, the MiG-19 Farmer or Q-5 / A-5 Fantan?
The Q-5 / A-5 Fantan is longer at 15.7 meters compared to the MiG-19 Farmer's 12.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the MiG-19 Farmer or Q-5 / A-5 Fantan?
The MiG-19 Farmer is more expensive at approximately $2.0 million per unit compared to the Q-5 / A-5 Fantan at $1.0 million.
Which entered service first, the MiG-19 Farmer or Q-5 / A-5 Fantan?
The MiG-19 Farmer entered service first in 1955, 15 years before the Q-5 / A-5 Fantan which entered service in 1970.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MiG-19 Farmer or Q-5 / A-5 Fantan?
The MiG-19 Farmer has been produced in greater numbers with 2,172 units compared to 1,300 units of the Q-5 / A-5 Fantan.