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The MiG-19 was a twin-engined supersonic fighter by the Soviet Mikoyan-Gurevich bureau. Production started in 1955 and it was used in combat in the Six Day War in 1967, and the Bangladesh War in 1971, as well as the Vietnam War.

The MiG-19 was armed with 3 x 23 mm cannon.
The MiG-19S was armed with 3 x 30 mm cannon. It could also carry 2 x 250 Kg bombs on under-wing hard points.
The MiG-19P was equipped with radar, 2 x 30 mm cannon an provision for rocket pods.
The MiG-19PM was equipped with radar, had all guns removed, and fitted with 4 x Kalingrad K-5M beam-riding missiles.

There were many other variants, including high-alititude, reconnaissance, and two seat trainers.

The MiG-19 was exported to many pro-Soviet countries, and also licence-built by China, Czechoslovakia, and Poland.

The Shenyang J-6 was the Chinese version built under licence.
The Avia S-105 was the Czech version built under licence.
The Lim-7 was the Polish version built under licence.

This example is a Shenyang F-6 of the Chinese Air Force, circa 1963.
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zJoriz's avatar
Ah, neat. I just love how mean these things look. Sadly, that ends when the landing gear is lowered...