MiG-19 Farmer vs Su-47 "Berkut" Firkin

The MiG-19 Farmer and the Su-47 "Berkut" Firkin are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Mikoyan-Gurevitch and Sukhoi respectively. Top speed is 1,455 km/h for the MiG-19 Farmer vs 2,500 km/h for the Su-47 "Berkut" Firkin. The MiG-19 Farmer has an operational range of 1,390 km vs 3,300 km for the Su-47 "Berkut" Firkin. The Su-47 "Berkut" Firkin operates at altitudes up to 18,000 m compared to 17,500 m for the MiG-19 Farmer. At 35,000 kg MTOW, the Su-47 "Berkut" Firkin is 4.0x the MiG-19 Farmer's 8,832 kg. The MiG-19 Farmer has been produced in 2,172 units vs 1 for the Su-47 "Berkut" Firkin. Unit cost is $2M for the MiG-19 Farmer vs $75M for the Su-47 "Berkut" Firkin. The MiG-19 Farmer first flew 44 years before the Su-47 "Berkut" Firkin (1953 vs 1997).

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
Russian experimental supersonic fighter jet, designed in the late 20th century, yet never deployed to operational service.
Sukhoi Su-47 "Berkut" Firkin Combat profile drawing
Origin country 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Sukhoi
First flight 25 September 1997
Year introduced --
Number produced 1 units
Average unit price $75 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 2,600 kgf â—‰
Wing area 61.9 m² ◉
Wingspan 15.2 m â—‰
Height 6.3 m â—‰
Length 22.6 m â—‰
Maximum speed 2500 km/h â—‰
Operational range 3,300 km â—‰
Service ceiling 18,000 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 35,000 kg â—‰
Empty weight 16,375 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 7,598 kgf â—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MiG-19 Farmer or Su-47 "Berkut" Firkin?
The Su-47 "Berkut" Firkin 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 Su-47 "Berkut" Firkin?
The Su-47 "Berkut" Firkin has a longer range at 3,300 km compared to the MiG-19 Farmer's 1,390 km.
Which can fly higher, the MiG-19 Farmer or Su-47 "Berkut" Firkin?
The Su-47 "Berkut" Firkin 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 Su-47 "Berkut" Firkin?
The Su-47 "Berkut" Firkin has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 35,000 kg compared to the MiG-19 Farmer's 8,832 kg.
Which is larger, the MiG-19 Farmer or Su-47 "Berkut" Firkin?
The Su-47 "Berkut" Firkin is longer at 22.6 meters compared to the MiG-19 Farmer's 12.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the MiG-19 Farmer or Su-47 "Berkut" Firkin?
The Su-47 "Berkut" Firkin is more expensive at approximately $75 million per unit compared to the MiG-19 Farmer at $2.0 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MiG-19 Farmer or Su-47 "Berkut" Firkin?
The MiG-19 Farmer has been produced in greater numbers with 2,172 units compared to 1 units of the Su-47 "Berkut" Firkin.