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A-7 Corsair II vs MiG-31 Foxhound

A-7 Corsair II vs MiG-31 Foxhound at a glance — top speed 1,111 vs 3,000 km/h, range 2,485 vs 3,000 km, max takeoff weight 19,050 vs 46,200 kg, built 1,545 vs 519 units.

Vought A-7 Corsair II combat aircraft side profile drawing
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Specifications
A-7 Corsair II MiG-31 Foxhound
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Vought Mikoyan
First flight 27 September 1965 16 September 1975
Year introduced 1966 1981
Number produced 1545 units 519 units
Average unit price $2 million $55 million
Wing area 34.8 m² 61.6 m²
Wingspan 11.8 m 13.5 m
Height 4.9 m 6.2 m
Length 14.1 m 22.7 m
Maximum speed 1111 km/h 3000 km/h
Operational range 2,485 km 3,000 km
Service ceiling 12,800 m 20,600 m
Max. takeoff weight 19,050 kg 46,200 kg
Empty weight 8,840 kg 21,830 kg
Total thrust 1 x 6,795 kgf 2 x 15,500 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the A-7 Corsair II or MiG-31 Foxhound?
The MiG-31 Foxhound is faster with a maximum speed of 3,000 km/h compared to the A-7 Corsair II's 1,111 km/h, a difference of 1,889 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A-7 Corsair II or MiG-31 Foxhound?
The MiG-31 Foxhound has a longer range at 3,000 km compared to the A-7 Corsair II's 2,485 km.
Which can fly higher, the A-7 Corsair II or MiG-31 Foxhound?
The MiG-31 Foxhound has a higher service ceiling at 20,600 meters (67,585 ft) compared to the A-7 Corsair II's 12,800 meters (41,994 ft).
Which is heavier, the A-7 Corsair II or MiG-31 Foxhound?
The MiG-31 Foxhound has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 46,200 kg compared to the A-7 Corsair II's 19,050 kg.
Which is larger, the A-7 Corsair II or MiG-31 Foxhound?
The MiG-31 Foxhound is longer at 22.7 meters compared to the A-7 Corsair II's 14.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the A-7 Corsair II or MiG-31 Foxhound?
The MiG-31 Foxhound is more expensive at approximately $55 million per unit compared to the A-7 Corsair II at $2.0 million.
Which entered service first, the A-7 Corsair II or MiG-31 Foxhound?
The A-7 Corsair II entered service first in 1966, 15 years before the MiG-31 Foxhound which entered service in 1981.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A-7 Corsair II or MiG-31 Foxhound?
The A-7 Corsair II has been produced in greater numbers with 1,545 units compared to 519 units of the MiG-31 Foxhound.