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{{Specs-Card|code=mig-19s}}
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{{About
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{{DISPLAYTITLE:Scouting}}
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== Description ==
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The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} German jet fighter {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update 1.87 "Locked On"]].
  
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'''Scouting''' refers to special traits of certain lightly armoured vehicles, which allows them access to extra abilities. This perk is available only to light tanks of ranks II and above, as well as a select few tank destroyers.
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== General info ==
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=== Flight Performance ===
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The MiG-19S 'Farmer' serves as a capable supersonic fighter boasting an incredible thrust-to-weight, a highly competitive top speed, and lethal primary armaments. Thanks to the two afterburning turbojet engines, the MiG-19S is able to accelerate very well at all speeds and can use this thrust to achieve a considerable climb rate matched by nearly no other aircraft at its tier. In exchange for these great engines, however, MiG-19S pilots will find their fighter's manoeuvrability moderately worse than their opponents, with the Farmer's rudder being especially poor compared to its contemporaries. Elevator authority is not terrible, but subsonic fighter jets will easily beat out a MiG-19S in a turning engagement.
  
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Thanks to the plane's access to a drogue chute, as well as the relatively strong landing gear, the MiG-19S is capable of pulling of high-speed landings, with a touchdown at over 350 km/h being easily possible. The plane's high thrust-to-weight also allows it to take off quicker than most other jets it will find itself with and against.
  
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==Scout traits ==
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{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
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|-
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! colspan="8" | Characteristics
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|-
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! colspan="8" | ''Stock''
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|-
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! colspan="2" | Max Speed<br>(km/h at 10,000 m)
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! rowspan="2" | Max altitude<br>(meters)
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! colspan="2" | Turn time<br>(seconds)
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! colspan="2" | Rate of climb<br>(meters/second)
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! rowspan="2" | Take-off run<br>(meters)
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|-
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! AB
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! RB
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! AB
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! RB
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! AB
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! RB
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|-
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| 1,444 || 1,440 || {{Specs|ceiling}} || 24.5 || 25.6 || 162.6 || 155.2 || 515
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! colspan="8" | ''Upgraded''
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|-
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! colspan="2" | Max Speed<br>(km/h at 10,000 m)
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! rowspan="2" | Max altitude<br>(meters)
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! colspan="2" | Turn time<br>(seconds)
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! colspan="2" | Rate of climb<br>(meters/second)
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! rowspan="2" | Take-off run<br>(meters)
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|-
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! AB
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! RB
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! AB
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! RB
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! AB
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! RB
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| ??? || ??? || {{Specs|ceiling}} || ??.? || ??.? || ??.? || ??.? || ???
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=== Active Scouting===  
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==== Details ====
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{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
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|-
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! colspan="5" | Features
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|-
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! Combat flaps
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! Take-off flaps
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! Landing flaps
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! Air brakes
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! Arrestor gear
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| X || ✓ || ✓ || ✓ || X    <!-- ✓ -->
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The first benefit afforded to these vehicles is called '''Active Scouting.''' This is an activatable ability that allows the tank to scout enemy positions and relay that information to allied vehicles. This rewards the scout with Research Points and Silver Lions. The key to use Active scouting is, by default, '''V''', and can be changed in controls under the Tank tab, then under Miscellaneous. The mechanic works differently based on gamemode;
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{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
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|-
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! colspan="5" | Limits
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! rowspan="2" | Wing-break speed<br>(km/h)
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! rowspan="2" | Gear limit<br>(km/h)
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! rowspan="2" | Combat flaps<br>(km/h)
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! colspan="2" | Max Static G
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|-
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! +
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! -
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|-
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| {{Specs|destruction|constructions}} || {{Specs|destruction|chassis}} || 700 || ~10 || ~5
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|-
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|}
  
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[[File:Active Scouting Ability.png|thumb|The icon for Active scouting as seen in-game]]
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{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
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|-
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! colspan="4" | Optimal velocities
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|-
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! Ailerons<br>(km/h)
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! Rudder<br>(km/h)
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! Elevators<br>(km/h)
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! Radiator<br>(km/h)
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|-
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| < 540 || < 500 || < 500 || N/A
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|-
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* '''ARCADE -''' To scout a hostile ground vehicle, target the enemy using the 'Lock Target' keybind—found under Common—and press your Active scouting key. You and your teammates will now be able to see the enemies' marker in the world and on the minimap at all times for the next 30 seconds.
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{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
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* '''REALISTIC''' - To scout a hostile ground vehicle, enter your Binoculars, or use your sight (Sniper Mode), and place your crosshair directly atop your target before pressing the Active scouting key. You and your teammates will see a small red arrow above the target that updates periodically, with their location updating on the minimap in tandem, for the next 30 seconds.
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|-
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! colspan="3" | Compressor (RB/SB)
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! colspan="3" | Setting 1
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|-
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! Optimal altitude
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! 100% Engine power
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! WEP Engine power
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| 0 m || 2,392 kgf || 2,990
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|}
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=== Survivability and armour ===
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* 64mm Bulletproof glass in front of the pilot
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* 10mm Steel plate in front of the cockpit
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* 16.5mm Steel plate in the pilot's seat
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As is typical of more modern aircraft, the MiG-19S does not take damage well. Though the pilot is well-protected against HE rounds from the front, almost the entirety of the plane's middle and rear fuselage is taken up by the MiG-19S's two engines which are thus incredibly easy to hit. Thanks to the plane's heavy reliance on the power of those engines, any damage to either or both of them causes massive problems to the Farmer. Loss of thrust harms the plane immensely, as the MiG-19's lack of manoeuvrability leaves it with little options against a persistent foe while it has damaged engines. The MiG-19 can also suffer from asymmetric thrust (when one engine is more damaged than another) causing the plane to struggle heavily at low speeds, due to the weak rudder potentially struggling to compensate.
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== Armaments ==
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=== Offensive armament ===
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{{main|NR-30 (30 mm)}}
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The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is armed with:
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* 1 x 30 mm NR-30 cannons, chin-mounted (70 rpg)
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* 2 x 30 mm NR-30 cannons, wing-mounted (70 rpg = 140 total)
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The MiG-19S's 30 mm NR-30 cannons are highly devastating, rarely dealing anything less than a fatal blow thanks to their high calibre. They also boast a great muzzle velocity, most comparable to the British [[ADEN (30 mm)|30 mm ADEN cannon]], aiding the pilot against high speed targets such as other supersonic jets. Their positions, all close to the nose of the aircraft, further improve the performance of these cannons.
  
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Only one player can scout a target at a time, with another scout attempt only successful once 30 seconds have passed since the previous successful scout. In realistic battle mode, if you use Active scouting while your crosshair is '''not''' placed over a hostile ground vehicle, your ability will go on a lengthy cooldown before it can be used again.  
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However, the MiG-19S carries a paltry 70 rounds per gun which combines with the high fire rate of 1,000 RPM to punish poor aim and careless trigger discipline heavily, as well as reducing the MiG-19S's ability to engage in prolonged battles, forming one of the MiG-19S's core weaknesses.
  
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Whenever a target you have an active scout on is killed by an ally during the 30 second window, you receive an additional reward of Research Points and Silver Lions, on top of the smaller reward you received for successfully scouting the target. You also receive an additional, in-match bonus for your efforts, based on gamemode;
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=== Suspended armament ===
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{{main|OFAB-100 (100 kg)|OFAB-250-270 (250 kg)|S-5K}}
  
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* '''ARCADE -''' You are rewarded with an additional artillery strike and an air strike point.
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The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' can be outfitted with the following ordnance:
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* '''REALISTIC -''' The Spawn Point (SP) cost of all aircraft in your line-up is reduced by 7%. If you have the 'Airstrike' modification, the reduction is 14% instead.
 
  
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=== Team Repairs ===
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* Without load
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Any vehicle with the capability of Active scouting, that has the 'Parts' modification installed, also has the ability to aid in the repair of any allied vehicles including those that are not in the player's squad. Whenever an allied vehicle is repairing themselves, the player will see a wrench icon above their tank. Moving their own tank close to their ally and then holding their own Tank repair key increases the speed at which that allied vehicle is repaired by a large amount.
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* 2 x 100 kg OFAB-100 bombs (200 kg total)
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* 2 x 250 kg OFAB-250-270 bombs (500 kg total)
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* 16 x S-5K rockets
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* 32 x S-5K rockets
  
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=== Modifications ===
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== Usage in battles ==
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Vehicles with the capability of Active scouting also have access to two unique modifications— the first of which is '''Airstrike—'''which grants a different benefit based on the gamemode;
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Farmer pilots will need to rely on the power of their engines above all else to come out victorious in battle. Little at top tier can match the raw power of the MiG-19S's dual afterburning engines, which allow the pilot the safety to deal with slower aircraft at his or her own pace, as the defender slowly loses their energy.
  
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* '''ARCADE''' '''-''' At all times, players with this modifications can join an existing air battle as an Attacker or Bomber, as well as the standard option of spawning a Fighter. Spawning an additional Attacker or Bomber allows the enemy team to spawn one additional Fighter in exchange.
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Due to the MiG-19S's very low ammunition count, it is important for pilots to consider their shots carefully. The MiG-19S has an amazing climb rate and energy retention, even with high fuel loads, so it may often be better to save ammo, hitting the afterburner to climb away and attempt another attack run later.
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* '''REALISTIC -''' Doubles the reward for an ally killing a scouted target from an SP reduction of 7% of all aircraft in your line-up, to a 14% reduction.
 
  
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There is also a second modification— '''Improved Optics—''' which increases the spotting range of the crew. As with Airstrike, this has different effects based on the gamemode;
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The MiG-19S's top speed is second only to the [[Mitsubishi T-2]], which is also the Farmer's greatest enemy. MiG-19S pilots must keep in mind the T-2's superior top speed, high ammo count, and their own plane's often mediocre manoeuvrability when fighting at top tier. The most important job for the pilot is to keep T-2s off the Farmer's tail, as the MiG-19 struggles heavily to avoid faster enemies.
  
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* '''ARCADE''' - Increases the range at which markers will appear for enemy vehicles.
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Though the MiG-19S's selection of secondary armaments is limited, it can use those armaments alongside the high top speed to perform hit and run attacks on valuable targets, such as Anti-Air in Combined Battles.
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* '''REALISTIC'''- Sometimes, your crew will point you in the general direction of an enemy vehicle with a small red arrow on the border of your screen. Increases the range at which this triggers.
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=== Manual Engine Control ===
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{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
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|-
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|-
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! rowspan="2" | Mixer
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! rowspan="2" | Pitch
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! colspan="3" | Radiator
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! rowspan="2" | Supercharger
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! rowspan="2" | Turbocharger
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|-
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! Oil
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! Water
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! Type
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| Not controllable || rowspan="2" | Not controllable<br>Not auto controlled || rowspan="2" | Not controllable<br>Not auto controlled || rowspan="2" | Not controllable<br>Not auto controlled || rowspan="2" | Combined || rowspan="2" | Not controllable<br>1 gear || rowspan="2" | Not controllable
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=== Modules ===
 
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! '''[[File:USA flag.png|60px|border|link=Category:USA ground vehicles|]]<br>[[:Category:USA ground vehicles|USA]]'''!!'''[[File:Germany flag.png|60px|border|link=Category:Germany ground vehicles|]]<br>[[:Category:Germany ground vehicles|Germany]]'''!!'''[[File:USSR flag.png|60px|border|link=Category:USSR ground vehicles|]]<br>[[:Category:USSR ground vehicles|USSR]]'''!!'''[[File:Britain flag.png|60px|border|link=Category:Britain ground vehicles]]<br>[[:Category:Britain ground vehicles|Britain]]'''!!'''[[File:Japan flag.png|60px|border|link=Category:Japan ground vehicles]]<br>[[:Category:Japan ground vehicles|Japan]]'''!!'''[[File:Italy flag.png|60px|border|link=Category:Italy ground vehicles]]<br>[[:Category:Italy ground vehicles|Italy]]'''!!'''[[File:France flag.png|60px|border|link=Category:France ground vehicles]]<br>[[:Category:France ground vehicles|France]]'''
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| I
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| Wings repair
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| New 30 mm cannons
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|| [[M5A1|M5A1 ''Stuart'']]<br>[[M5A1_(5th_arm.div.)|M5A1 (5th Arm.Div.)]]<br>[[M24|M24 ''Chaffee'']]<br>[[M24_(TL)|M24 TL]]<br>[[M41A1]]<br>[[M50_Ontos|M50 ''Ontos'']]<br>[[M56|M56 ''Scorpion'']]<br>[[M551|M551 ''Sheridan'']]<br>[[M3 Bradley]]<br>[[T18E2|T18E2 ''Boarhound'']]<br>[[T92]]<br>[[T114]]
 
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|| [[Begleitpanzer 57]]<br>[[TAM]]<br>[[Sd.Kfz.234/2|Sd.Kfz. 234/2 ''Puma'']]<br>[[Pz.II H|Panzer II H]]<br>[[Ru 251|Ru 251]]
 
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|| [[ASU-57]]<br>[[ASU-85]]<br>[[BMP-1]]<br>[[BMP-2]]<br>[[Object 906]]<br>[[PT-76B]]<br>[[T-80]]<br>[[Type-62]]
 
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|| [[AEC Mk.II|AEC AC Mk .II]]<br>[[Warrior]] (FV510)
 
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|| [[M24_(Japan)|M24 SDF]]<br>[[M41A1_(Japan)|M41 SDF]]<br>[[Type_60_ATM|Type 60 ATM]]<br>[[Type_60_SPRG_(C)|Type 60 SPRG (C)]]<br>[[Type 89]]
 
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|| [[AB43]]<br>[[FIAT 6614]]<br>[[AUBL/74]]<br>[[R3 T106 FA]]
 
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|| [[AMC.35 (ACG.1)]]<br>[[AMX-13 (FL11)]]<br>[[AMX-13]]<br>[[Char 25t]]<br>[[AMX-13-90]]<br>[[AMX-13 (HOT)]]<br>[[AMX-13 (SS.11)]]
 
 
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=== Pros and cons ===
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'''Pros:'''
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* Three powerful, high velocity 30 mm cannons
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* Very high thrust, providing excellent acceleration and climb rate
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* Amongst the fastest of all aircraft in-game
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* Notably short takeoff run for a high-tier jet
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* Access to a drogue chute for high-speed landings (deploys automatically below 300 km/h)
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'''Cons:'''
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* No access to air-to-air missiles
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* Poor ammunition count for primary armament
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* No combat flaps setting, only takeoff and landing settings
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* Lackluster high-speed manoeuvrability without 'New boosters'
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* Incredibly underwhelming rudder performance at all speeds
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* Highly susceptible to critical engine damage
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== History ==
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The MiG-19 'Farmer' was the Soviet Union's first supersonic fighter jet to enter production, a successor to the MiG-17 which was developed itself from the MiG-15. The first MiG-19 entered service with the VSS in the mid-'50s. The MiG-19S is a later production variant of the Farmer, a day fighter with two RD-9B afterburning turbojets, outputting a hair over 7100lbs of thrust each when wet.
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Compared to earlier variants of the MiG-19, the 'S' variant was equipped with provisions for rocket packs as well as bombs, giving it limited multi-role capability, though it did not have the radar of the MiG-19P, nor access to air-to-air missiles as with the MiG-19PT. For flight characteristics, the MiG-19S came out around 170kg lighter than the earlier MiG-19 variants and had a slightly redesigned airframe for improved aerodynamics.
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On 10 March 1964, a USAF photo reconnaissance aircraft RB-66 Destroyer was on a mission to observe a military exercise at the Gardelegen training range when it crossed over East German airspace. A pair of Russian MiG-19S Farmer-C fighters from the 24th Air Army base in East Germany were scrambled to intercept the photo reconnaissance aircraft. Attempts to redirect the RB-66 failed even with warning shots fired from the MiG-19S fighters. Finally, Captain Vitaliy Ivannikov was given the order to shoot down the American aircraft which he successfully did.  The three American crew members were captured and held for interrogation for four weeks before they were released.<ref name="Key" />
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The MiG-19 did not see much combat under the Soviet flag. However, the MiG-19S, or rather a Chinese license-built MiG-19S called the Shenyang J-6, saw combat over Vietnam during the Vietnam War, flying in 1969 with the North Vietnamese Vietnam People's Air Force against USAF F-4 Phantom IIs. The Farmer scored a total of 7 victories against Phantoms over Vietnam.<ref name="Toperczer" />
  
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== Media ==
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== See also ==
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* [[Mitsubishi T-2]] 
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* [https://warthunder.com/en/news/5193-development-new-opportunities-for-light-vehicles-en [Development<nowiki>]</nowiki> New opportunities for light vehicles!]
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=== References ===
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<references>
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<ref name="Toperczer">Toperczer, I. (2001). ''MIG-17 and MIG-19 units of the Vietnam War'' (''Osprey Combat Aircraft #25''). Oxford: Osprey. ISBN 1841761621</ref>
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<ref name="Key">Bridgewater, S., & Gibbs, R. (Eds.). (2019). ''MIG 29 - Red Star Fighters; MiG-1 to MiG-35 & Beyond''. Stamford, UK: KEY Publishing. ISBN 9781912205127</ref>
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Revision as of 22:52, 5 July 2019

◊MiG-19S
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◊MiG-19S
Germany flag.png Germany
VI Rank
Battle rating:
AB RB SB
9.7 9.3 9.7
Class:
Research:220 000 Specs-Card-Exp.png
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This page is about the jet fighter MiG-19S (Germany). For the other version, see MiG-19PT.

Description

GarageImage MiG-19S (Germany).jpg


The ◊MiG-19S is a rank VI German jet fighter with a battle rating of 9.7 (AB/SB) and 9.3 (RB). It was introduced in Update 1.87 "Locked On".

General info

Flight Performance

The MiG-19S 'Farmer' serves as a capable supersonic fighter boasting an incredible thrust-to-weight, a highly competitive top speed, and lethal primary armaments. Thanks to the two afterburning turbojet engines, the MiG-19S is able to accelerate very well at all speeds and can use this thrust to achieve a considerable climb rate matched by nearly no other aircraft at its tier. In exchange for these great engines, however, MiG-19S pilots will find their fighter's manoeuvrability moderately worse than their opponents, with the Farmer's rudder being especially poor compared to its contemporaries. Elevator authority is not terrible, but subsonic fighter jets will easily beat out a MiG-19S in a turning engagement.

Thanks to the plane's access to a drogue chute, as well as the relatively strong landing gear, the MiG-19S is capable of pulling of high-speed landings, with a touchdown at over 350 km/h being easily possible. The plane's high thrust-to-weight also allows it to take off quicker than most other jets it will find itself with and against.

Characteristics
Stock
Max Speed
(km/h at 10,000 m) 		Max altitude
(meters) 		Turn time
(seconds) 		Rate of climb
(meters/second) 		Take-off run
(meters)
AB RB AB RB AB RB
1,444 1,440 17700 24.5 25.6 162.6 155.2 515
Upgraded
Max Speed
(km/h at 10,000 m) 		Max altitude
(meters) 		Turn time
(seconds) 		Rate of climb
(meters/second) 		Take-off run
(meters)
AB RB AB RB AB RB
 ???  ??? 17700  ??.?  ??.?  ??.?  ??.?  ???

Details

Features
Combat flaps Take-off flaps Landing flaps Air brakes Arrestor gear
X ✓ ✓ ✓ X
Limits
Wing-break speed
(km/h) 		Gear limit
(km/h) 		Combat flaps
(km/h) 		Max Static G
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700 ~10 ~5
Optimal velocities
Ailerons
(km/h) 		Rudder
(km/h) 		Elevators
(km/h) 		Radiator
(km/h)
< 540 < 500 < 500 N/A
Compressor (RB/SB)
Setting 1
Optimal altitude 100% Engine power WEP Engine power
0 m 2,392 kgf 2,990

Survivability and armour

  • 64mm Bulletproof glass in front of the pilot
  • 10mm Steel plate in front of the cockpit
  • 16.5mm Steel plate in the pilot's seat

As is typical of more modern aircraft, the MiG-19S does not take damage well. Though the pilot is well-protected against HE rounds from the front, almost the entirety of the plane's middle and rear fuselage is taken up by the MiG-19S's two engines which are thus incredibly easy to hit. Thanks to the plane's heavy reliance on the power of those engines, any damage to either or both of them causes massive problems to the Farmer. Loss of thrust harms the plane immensely, as the MiG-19's lack of manoeuvrability leaves it with little options against a persistent foe while it has damaged engines. The MiG-19 can also suffer from asymmetric thrust (when one engine is more damaged than another) causing the plane to struggle heavily at low speeds, due to the weak rudder potentially struggling to compensate.

Armaments

Offensive armament

Main article: NR-30 (30 mm)

The MiG-19S (Germany) is armed with:

  • 1 x 30 mm NR-30 cannons, chin-mounted (70 rpg)
  • 2 x 30 mm NR-30 cannons, wing-mounted (70 rpg = 140 total)

The MiG-19S's 30 mm NR-30 cannons are highly devastating, rarely dealing anything less than a fatal blow thanks to their high calibre. They also boast a great muzzle velocity, most comparable to the British 30 mm ADEN cannon, aiding the pilot against high speed targets such as other supersonic jets. Their positions, all close to the nose of the aircraft, further improve the performance of these cannons.

However, the MiG-19S carries a paltry 70 rounds per gun which combines with the high fire rate of 1,000 RPM to punish poor aim and careless trigger discipline heavily, as well as reducing the MiG-19S's ability to engage in prolonged battles, forming one of the MiG-19S's core weaknesses.

Suspended armament

Main articles: OFAB-100 (100 kg), OFAB-250-270 (250 kg), S-5K

The MiG-19S (Germany) can be outfitted with the following ordnance:

  • Without load
  • 2 x 100 kg OFAB-100 bombs (200 kg total)
  • 2 x 250 kg OFAB-250-270 bombs (500 kg total)
  • 16 x S-5K rockets
  • 32 x S-5K rockets

Usage in battles

Farmer pilots will need to rely on the power of their engines above all else to come out victorious in battle. Little at top tier can match the raw power of the MiG-19S's dual afterburning engines, which allow the pilot the safety to deal with slower aircraft at his or her own pace, as the defender slowly loses their energy.

Due to the MiG-19S's very low ammunition count, it is important for pilots to consider their shots carefully. The MiG-19S has an amazing climb rate and energy retention, even with high fuel loads, so it may often be better to save ammo, hitting the afterburner to climb away and attempt another attack run later.

The MiG-19S's top speed is second only to the Mitsubishi T-2, which is also the Farmer's greatest enemy. MiG-19S pilots must keep in mind the T-2's superior top speed, high ammo count, and their own plane's often mediocre manoeuvrability when fighting at top tier. The most important job for the pilot is to keep T-2s off the Farmer's tail, as the MiG-19 struggles heavily to avoid faster enemies.

Though the MiG-19S's selection of secondary armaments is limited, it can use those armaments alongside the high top speed to perform hit and run attacks on valuable targets, such as Anti-Air in Combined Battles.

Manual Engine Control

MEC elements
Mixer Pitch Radiator Supercharger Turbocharger
Oil Water Type
Not controllable Not controllable
Not auto controlled 		Not controllable
Not auto controlled 		Not controllable
Not auto controlled 		Combined Not controllable
1 gear 		Not controllable

Modules

Tier Flight performance Survivability Weaponry
I Fuselage repair Compressor Offensive 30 mm
II New boosters Airframe FAB-100
III Wings repair New 30 mm cannons FAB-250
IV G-suit Engine Cover S5K

Pros and cons

Pros:

  • Three powerful, high velocity 30 mm cannons
  • Very high thrust, providing excellent acceleration and climb rate
  • Amongst the fastest of all aircraft in-game
  • Notably short takeoff run for a high-tier jet
  • Access to a drogue chute for high-speed landings (deploys automatically below 300 km/h)

Cons:

  • No access to air-to-air missiles
  • Poor ammunition count for primary armament
  • No combat flaps setting, only takeoff and landing settings
  • Lackluster high-speed manoeuvrability without 'New boosters'
  • Incredibly underwhelming rudder performance at all speeds
  • Highly susceptible to critical engine damage

History

The MiG-19 'Farmer' was the Soviet Union's first supersonic fighter jet to enter production, a successor to the MiG-17 which was developed itself from the MiG-15. The first MiG-19 entered service with the VSS in the mid-'50s. The MiG-19S is a later production variant of the Farmer, a day fighter with two RD-9B afterburning turbojets, outputting a hair over 7100lbs of thrust each when wet.

Compared to earlier variants of the MiG-19, the 'S' variant was equipped with provisions for rocket packs as well as bombs, giving it limited multi-role capability, though it did not have the radar of the MiG-19P, nor access to air-to-air missiles as with the MiG-19PT. For flight characteristics, the MiG-19S came out around 170kg lighter than the earlier MiG-19 variants and had a slightly redesigned airframe for improved aerodynamics.

On 10 March 1964, a USAF photo reconnaissance aircraft RB-66 Destroyer was on a mission to observe a military exercise at the Gardelegen training range when it crossed over East German airspace. A pair of Russian MiG-19S Farmer-C fighters from the 24th Air Army base in East Germany were scrambled to intercept the photo reconnaissance aircraft. Attempts to redirect the RB-66 failed even with warning shots fired from the MiG-19S fighters. Finally, Captain Vitaliy Ivannikov was given the order to shoot down the American aircraft which he successfully did. The three American crew members were captured and held for interrogation for four weeks before they were released.[1]

The MiG-19 did not see much combat under the Soviet flag. However, the MiG-19S, or rather a Chinese license-built MiG-19S called the Shenyang J-6, saw combat over Vietnam during the Vietnam War, flying in 1969 with the North Vietnamese Vietnam People's Air Force against USAF F-4 Phantom IIs. The Farmer scored a total of 7 victories against Phantoms over Vietnam.[2]

Media

Excellent additions to the article would be video guides, screenshots from the game, and photos.

See also

External links


Germany jet aircraft
Ar 234  Ar 234 B-2 · Ar 234 C-3
He 162  He 162 A-1 · He 162 A-2
Ho 229  Ho 229 V3
Me 163  Me 163 B · Me 163 B-0
Me 262 A  Me 262 A-1a · Me 262 A-1a/Jabo · Me 262 A-1a/U1 · Me 262 A-1/U4 · Me 262 A-2a
Me 262 C  Me 262 C-1a · Me 262 C-2b
Tornado  ◄Tornado IDS WTD61 · ◄Tornado IDS MFG · ◄Tornado IDS ASSTA1
West Germany  Alpha Jet A
USA  ◄F-84F
  ◄CL-13A Mk 5 · ◄CL-13B Mk.6 · ◄F-86K
  ◄F-104G
  ◄F-4F Early · ◄F-4F
USSR  ◊MiG-15bis
  ◊MiG-19S
  ◄MiG-21 SPS-K · ◊MiG-21MF · ◊MiG-21bis-SAU · ◊MiG-21 "Lazur-M"
  ◊MiG-23BN · ◊MiG-23MF · ◊MiG-23MLA
  ◊MiG-29 · ◄MiG-29G
  ◊Su-22UM3K · ◊Su-22M4
  ◊IL-28
Poland  ◊Lim-5P
Britain  ◄Sea Hawk Mk.100 · ◌Hunter F.58 (Swiss)
Italy  ◄G.91 R/3 · ◄G.91 R/4

References

  1. ↑ Bridgewater, S., & Gibbs, R. (Eds.). (2019). MIG 29 - Red Star Fighters; MiG-1 to MiG-35 & Beyond. Stamford, UK: KEY Publishing. ISBN 9781912205127
  2. ↑ Toperczer, I. (2001). MIG-17 and MIG-19 units of the Vietnam War (Osprey Combat Aircraft #25). Oxford: Osprey. ISBN 1841761621
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