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JA 37 Viggen vs MiG-25 Foxbat

JA 37 Viggen vs MiG-25 Foxbat at a glance — top speed 2,231 vs 3,000 km/h, range 1,820 vs 2,575 km, max takeoff weight 20,000 vs 36,200 kg, built 329 vs 1,186 units.

Saab JA 37 Viggen combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇸🇪 JA 37 ViggenFull specs
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-25 Foxbat combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 MiG-25 FoxbatFull specs
Specifications
JA 37 Viggen MiG-25 Foxbat
Origin country 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Saab Mikoyan-Gurevich
First flight 8 February 1967 6 March 1964
Year introduced 1971 1970
Number produced 329 units 1186 units
Average unit price $5 million $15 million
Wing area 46.0 m² 61.4 m²
Wingspan 10.6 m 14.0 m
Height 5.9 m 6.1 m
Length 16.4 m 23.8 m
Maximum speed 2231 km/h 3000 km/h
Operational range 1,820 km 2,575 km
Service ceiling 18,000 m 20,700 m
Max. takeoff weight 20,000 kg 36,200 kg
Empty weight 9,500 kg 20,000 kg
Total thrust 1 x 12,746 kgf 2 x 10,207 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the JA 37 Viggen or MiG-25 Foxbat?
The MiG-25 Foxbat is faster with a maximum speed of 3,000 km/h compared to the JA 37 Viggen's 2,231 km/h, a difference of 769 km/h.
Which has longer range, the JA 37 Viggen or MiG-25 Foxbat?
The MiG-25 Foxbat has a longer range at 2,575 km compared to the JA 37 Viggen's 1,820 km.
Which can fly higher, the JA 37 Viggen or MiG-25 Foxbat?
The MiG-25 Foxbat has a higher service ceiling at 20,700 meters (67,913 ft) compared to the JA 37 Viggen's 18,000 meters (59,055 ft).
Which is heavier, the JA 37 Viggen or MiG-25 Foxbat?
The MiG-25 Foxbat has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 36,200 kg compared to the JA 37 Viggen's 20,000 kg.
Which is larger, the JA 37 Viggen or MiG-25 Foxbat?
The MiG-25 Foxbat is longer at 23.8 meters compared to the JA 37 Viggen's 16.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the JA 37 Viggen or MiG-25 Foxbat?
The MiG-25 Foxbat is more expensive at approximately $15 million per unit compared to the JA 37 Viggen at $5.0 million.
Which entered service first, the JA 37 Viggen or MiG-25 Foxbat?
The MiG-25 Foxbat entered service first in 1970, 1 years before the JA 37 Viggen which entered service in 1971.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the JA 37 Viggen or MiG-25 Foxbat?
The MiG-25 Foxbat has been produced in greater numbers with 1,186 units compared to 329 units of the JA 37 Viggen.