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MiG-19 Farmer vs Yak-9 Frank

MiG-19 Farmer vs Yak-9 Frank at a glance — top speed 1,455 vs 690 km/h, range 2,200 vs 675 km, max takeoff weight 8,832 vs 3,204 kg, built 2,172 vs 16,769 units.

Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-19 Farmer combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 MiG-19 Farmer
Yakovlev Yak-9 Frank combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Yak-9 Frank
Specifications
MiG-19 Farmer Yak-9 Frank
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Mikoyan-Gurevich Yakovlev
First flight 18 September 1953 6 July 1942
Year introduced 1955 1942
Number produced 2172 units 16769 units
Average unit price $2 million --
Wing area 25.2 m² 17.2 m²
Wingspan 9.2 m 9.7 m
Height 3.9 m 3.0 m
Length 12.5 m 8.6 m
Maximum speed 1455 km/h 690 km/h
Operational range 2,200 km 675 km
Service ceiling 17,500 m 10,850 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,832 kg 3,204 kg
Empty weight 5,447 kg 2,512 kg
Total thrust 2 x 3,243 kgf 1 x 1,230 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MiG-19 Farmer or Yak-9 Frank?
The MiG-19 Farmer is faster with a maximum speed of 1,455 km/h compared to the Yak-9 Frank's 690 km/h, a difference of 765 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MiG-19 Farmer or Yak-9 Frank?
The MiG-19 Farmer has a longer range at 2,200 km compared to the Yak-9 Frank's 675 km.
Which can fly higher, the MiG-19 Farmer or Yak-9 Frank?
The MiG-19 Farmer has a higher service ceiling at 17,500 meters (57,414 ft) compared to the Yak-9 Frank's 10,850 meters (35,597 ft).
Which is heavier, the MiG-19 Farmer or Yak-9 Frank?
The MiG-19 Farmer has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,832 kg compared to the Yak-9 Frank's 3,204 kg.
Which is larger, the MiG-19 Farmer or Yak-9 Frank?
The MiG-19 Farmer is longer at 12.5 meters compared to the Yak-9 Frank's 8.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the MiG-19 Farmer or Yak-9 Frank?
The Yak-9 Frank entered service first in 1942, 13 years before the MiG-19 Farmer which entered service in 1955.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MiG-19 Farmer or Yak-9 Frank?
The Yak-9 Frank has been produced in greater numbers with 16,769 units compared to 2,172 units of the MiG-19 Farmer.