The Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-19 (Russian: Микоян и Гуревич МиГ-19; NATO reporting name: Farmer) is a Soviet second generation, single-seat, twinjet fighter aircraft. It was the first Soviet production aircraft capable of supersonic speeds in level flight.

The Mikoyan MiG-19 is the first most-produced supersonic aircraft powered by two jet engines capable of reaching supersonic speeds in level flight. It was a second-generation jet fighter developed by the Russian manufacturer, Mikoyan-Gurevich introduced in March 1955.

In July of 1960, a British based RB-47 reconnaissance aircraft was shot down over the Barents Sea. In January of 1964, a Soviet MiG-19 shot down an unarmed T-39 training aircraft which had strayed into East German airspace. The MiG-19, along with the Shenyang J-6, saw a variety of combat action in their careers.

The first Soviet production fighter capable of supersonic speeds in level flight, the prototype MiG-19 (NATO code-name "Farmer") made its first flight in September 1953. Entering production in 1955, it became the Soviet Union's primary fighter during the last half of the 1950s.

Jul 8, 2022 · Page details technical specifications, development, and operational history of the Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-19 (Farmer) Supersonic Jet-Powered Fighter / Interceptor Aircraft including pictures.

Jan 20, 2013 · The Mig-19 was the Soviet Union's first serial production supersonic jet fighter. Initially conceived as a day fighter with limited all-weather capability, the Mig-19 evolved into a formidable aircraft. Rushed design and production gave the …

Nov 2, 2016 · MiG-19 : F-100 Length: 12.5 m: 15.2 m Height: 3.88 m: 4.95 m Wingspan: 9.0 m: 11.8 m Wing area: 25.2 sq.m. 37.0 sq.m. Wing sweep: 55 gr. N / a Empty Weight

Jun 6, 2018 · The MiG-19 began life in 1950 when the Soviet air force directed the development of a new fighter that had more range and speed than the MiG-17, which was then early in its test program. The new fighter, initially designated the SM-1, used many MiG-17 airframe components but was to receive new, more powerful engines.

MiG-19P (SM-7) ( "product 62") was an all-weather fighter-interceptor for air defense to counter enemy bombers in bad weather and at night, equipped with radiopritselom...

Jan 1, 2024 · MiG-19 Origins and Specifications. The MiG-19 Farmer made her maiden flight on 24 May 1952 and officially entered into operation service with the Soviet Air Forces in March 1955.