Russian Fighter MiG-19 "Farmer"


 
Aircraft  MiG-19P Farmer 
Type  Fighter 
Year  1954 
Engine  2 x RD-9B, turbojet 
Wingspan  9.0 m 
Length  12.54 m 
Height  3.88 m 
Weight  7348 kg/8738 kg 
Max. speed  1452 km/h (1.35M) 
Range  2318 km 
Crew  1 
Armament  3 x 30 mm gun: NR-30 (630-420 rnds) 
4 x Air-to-Air missiles: 
16 x 57mm rockets: S-5 


MiG-19 Farmer - is the first serial producted supersonic fighter in the world. The highly-swept, thin, sharply tapering wing was a remarkable characteristic. The MiG-19 proved to be a capable and sturdy combat aircraft, maneuvrable and armed with powerful 30mm guns.

China is still building developments (J-6). J-6 is in servise with 14 countries, Cuba still operates 30 genuine MiG's. 



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