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F-14 Tomcat vs MiG-31 Foxhound

Grumman F-14 Tomcat combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-14 Tomcat
Mikoyan MiG-31 Foxhound combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 MiG-31 Foxhound
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Specifications
F-14 Tomcat MiG-31 Foxhound
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Grumman Mikoyan
First flight 21 December 1970 16 September 1975
Year introduced 1972 1983
Number produced 712 units 519 units
Average unit price $38 million $55 million
Wing area 52.5 m² 61.6 m²
Wingspan 19.6 m 13.5 m
Height 4.9 m 6.2 m
Length 19.1 m 22.7 m
Maximum speed 2485 km/h 3000 km/h
Operational range 3,000 km 3,000 km
Service ceiling 17,069 m 20,600 m
Max. takeoff weight 33,724 kg 46,200 kg
Empty weight 18,191 kg 21,830 kg
Total thrust 2 x 12,224 kgf 2 x 15,500 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-14 Tomcat or MiG-31 Foxhound?
The MiG-31 Foxhound is faster with a maximum speed of 3,000 km/h compared to the F-14 Tomcat's 2,485 km/h, a difference of 515 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-14 Tomcat or MiG-31 Foxhound?
The MiG-31 Foxhound has a longer range at 3,000 km compared to the F-14 Tomcat's 3,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-14 Tomcat or MiG-31 Foxhound?
The MiG-31 Foxhound has a higher service ceiling at 20,600 meters (67,585 ft) compared to the F-14 Tomcat's 17,069 meters (56,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-14 Tomcat or MiG-31 Foxhound?
The MiG-31 Foxhound has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 46,200 kg compared to the F-14 Tomcat's 33,724 kg.
Which is larger, the F-14 Tomcat or MiG-31 Foxhound?
The MiG-31 Foxhound is longer at 22.7 meters compared to the F-14 Tomcat's 19.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-14 Tomcat or MiG-31 Foxhound?
The MiG-31 Foxhound is more expensive at approximately $55 million per unit compared to the F-14 Tomcat at $38 million.
Which entered service first, the F-14 Tomcat or MiG-31 Foxhound?
The F-14 Tomcat entered service first in 1972, 11 years before the MiG-31 Foxhound which entered service in 1983.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-14 Tomcat or MiG-31 Foxhound?
The F-14 Tomcat has been produced in greater numbers with 712 units compared to 519 units of the MiG-31 Foxhound.