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F-16 Fighting Falcon vs MiG-25 Foxbat

General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-16 Fighting Falcon
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-25 Foxbat combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 MiG-25 Foxbat
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Specifications
F-16 Fighting Falcon MiG-25 Foxbat
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer General Dynamics Mikoyan-Gurevich
First flight 2 February 1974 6 March 1964
Year introduced 1979 1970
Number produced 4604 units 1186 units
Average unit price $75 million $15 million
Wing area 27.9 m² 61.4 m²
Wingspan 10.0 m 14.0 m
Height 4.9 m 6.1 m
Length 15.1 m 23.8 m
Maximum speed 2410 km/h 3000 km/h
Operational range 546 km 1,860 km
Service ceiling 18,288 m 20,700 m
Max. takeoff weight 19,200 kg 36,200 kg
Empty weight 8,570 kg 20,000 kg
Total thrust 1 x 13,381 kgf 2 x 10,207 kgf
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Overview

The F-16 Fighting Falcon and the MiG-25 Foxbat are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by General Dynamics and Mikoyan-Gurevich respectively.

Top speed is 2,410 km/h for the F-16 Fighting Falcon vs 3,000 km/h for the MiG-25 Foxbat. The F-16 Fighting Falcon has an operational range of 546 km vs 1,860 km for the MiG-25 Foxbat. The MiG-25 Foxbat operates at altitudes up to 20,700 m compared to 18,288 m for the F-16 Fighting Falcon.

The F-16 Fighting Falcon has been produced in 4,604 units vs 1,186 for the MiG-25 Foxbat. Unit cost is $75M for the F-16 Fighting Falcon vs $15M for the MiG-25 Foxbat. The MiG-25 Foxbat first flew 10 years before the F-16 Fighting Falcon (1964 vs 1974).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-16 Fighting Falcon or MiG-25 Foxbat?
The MiG-25 Foxbat is faster with a maximum speed of 3,000 km/h compared to the F-16 Fighting Falcon's 2,410 km/h, a difference of 590 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-16 Fighting Falcon or MiG-25 Foxbat?
The MiG-25 Foxbat has a longer range at 1,860 km compared to the F-16 Fighting Falcon's 546 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-16 Fighting Falcon or MiG-25 Foxbat?
The MiG-25 Foxbat has a higher service ceiling at 20,700 meters (67,913 ft) compared to the F-16 Fighting Falcon's 18,288 meters (60,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-16 Fighting Falcon or MiG-25 Foxbat?
The MiG-25 Foxbat has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 36,200 kg compared to the F-16 Fighting Falcon's 19,200 kg.
Which is larger, the F-16 Fighting Falcon or MiG-25 Foxbat?
The MiG-25 Foxbat is longer at 23.8 meters compared to the F-16 Fighting Falcon's 15.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-16 Fighting Falcon or MiG-25 Foxbat?
The F-16 Fighting Falcon is more expensive at approximately $75 million per unit compared to the MiG-25 Foxbat at $15 million.
Which entered service first, the F-16 Fighting Falcon or MiG-25 Foxbat?
The MiG-25 Foxbat entered service first in 1970, 9 years before the F-16 Fighting Falcon which entered service in 1979.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-16 Fighting Falcon or MiG-25 Foxbat?
The F-16 Fighting Falcon has been produced in greater numbers with 4,604 units compared to 1,186 units of the MiG-25 Foxbat.