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J-8 Finback vs MiG-25 Foxbat

J-8 Finback vs MiG-25 Foxbat at a glance — top speed 2,300 vs 3,000 km/h, range 1,000 vs 2,575 km, max takeoff weight 18,879 vs 36,200 kg, built 408 vs 1,186 units.

Shenyang J-8 Finback combat aircraft side profile drawing
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Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-25 Foxbat combat aircraft side profile drawing
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Specifications
J-8 Finback MiG-25 Foxbat
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Shenyang Mikoyan-Gurevich
First flight 5 July 1969 6 March 1964
Year introduced 1980 1970
Number produced 408 units 1186 units
Average unit price $15 million $15 million
Wing area -- m² 61.4 m²
Wingspan 9.3 m 14.0 m
Height 5.4 m 6.1 m
Length 21.5 m 23.8 m
Maximum speed 2300 km/h 3000 km/h
Operational range 1,000 km 2,575 km
Service ceiling 18,000 m 20,700 m
Max. takeoff weight 18,879 kg 36,200 kg
Empty weight 10,371 kg 20,000 kg
Total thrust 2 x 6,999 kgf 2 x 10,207 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the J-8 Finback or MiG-25 Foxbat?
The MiG-25 Foxbat is faster with a maximum speed of 3,000 km/h compared to the J-8 Finback's 2,300 km/h, a difference of 700 km/h.
Which has longer range, the J-8 Finback or MiG-25 Foxbat?
The MiG-25 Foxbat has a longer range at 2,575 km compared to the J-8 Finback's 1,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the J-8 Finback or MiG-25 Foxbat?
The MiG-25 Foxbat has a higher service ceiling at 20,700 meters (67,913 ft) compared to the J-8 Finback's 18,000 meters (59,055 ft).
Which is heavier, the J-8 Finback or MiG-25 Foxbat?
The MiG-25 Foxbat has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 36,200 kg compared to the J-8 Finback's 18,879 kg.
Which is larger, the J-8 Finback or MiG-25 Foxbat?
The MiG-25 Foxbat is longer at 23.8 meters compared to the J-8 Finback's 21.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the J-8 Finback or MiG-25 Foxbat?
Both the J-8 Finback and MiG-25 Foxbat cost approximately $15 million per unit.
Which entered service first, the J-8 Finback or MiG-25 Foxbat?
The MiG-25 Foxbat entered service first in 1970, 10 years before the J-8 Finback which entered service in 1980.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the J-8 Finback or MiG-25 Foxbat?
The MiG-25 Foxbat has been produced in greater numbers with 1,186 units compared to 408 units of the J-8 Finback.