Mig-17 had much better flight performance, even without afterburner. I would definetely buy a Mig-19 though, perhaps more so then a 17. Mig-19 I initially viewed as an inferior Mig-21, which is kind of is, but when paired with fighters of its era, it is a prime contestant. Mig-19 is also interesting as its the first Russian supersonic fighter, that actually retains the swept wing design, which would make it interesting to fly. Mig-19 is also interesting because it has two engines, which wasn't something mig didn't go back to until the Foxbat.