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MiG-19 Farmer vs Q-5 / A-5 Fantan

MiG-19 Farmer vs Q-5 / A-5 Fantan at a glance — top speed 1,455 vs 1,210 km/h, range 2,200 vs 2,000 km, max takeoff weight 8,832 vs 11,300 kg, built 2,172 vs 1,300 units.

Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-19 Farmer combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 MiG-19 Farmer
Nanchang Q-5 / A-5 Fantan combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 Q-5 / A-5 Fantan
Specifications
MiG-19 Farmer Q-5 / A-5 Fantan
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇨🇳 China
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Mikoyan-Gurevich Nanchang
First flight 18 September 1953 4 June 1965
Year introduced 1955 1970
Number produced 2172 units 1300 units
Average unit price $2 million $1 million
Wing area 25.2 m² 27.9 m²
Wingspan 9.2 m 9.7 m
Height 3.9 m 4.3 m
Length 12.5 m 15.7 m
Maximum speed 1455 km/h 1210 km/h
Operational range 2,200 km 2,000 km
Service ceiling 17,500 m 16,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,832 kg 11,300 kg
Empty weight 5,447 kg 6,400 kg
Total thrust 2 x 3,243 kgf 2 x 3,750 kgf
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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 2,200 km compared to the Q-5 / A-5 Fantan's 2,000 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.