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M-55 Mystic vs MiG-25 Foxbat

M-55 Mystic vs MiG-25 Foxbat at a glance — top speed 750 vs 3,000 km/h, range 4,965 vs 2,575 km, max takeoff weight 23,800 vs 36,200 kg, built 5 vs 1,186 units.

Myasishchev M-55 Mystic military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
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Specifications
M-55 Mystic MiG-25 Foxbat
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Myasishchev Mikoyan-Gurevich
First flight 16 August 1988 6 March 1964
Year introduced -- 1970
Number produced 5 units 1186 units
Average unit price -- $15 million
Wing area 131.6 m² 61.4 m²
Wingspan 37.5 m 14.0 m
Height 4.8 m 6.1 m
Length 22.9 m 23.8 m
Maximum speed 750 km/h 3000 km/h
Operational range 4,965 km 2,575 km
Service ceiling 21,500 m 20,700 m
Max. takeoff weight 23,800 kg 36,200 kg
Empty weight 13,995 kg 20,000 kg
Total thrust 2 x 93 kN 2 x 10,207 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the M-55 Mystic or MiG-25 Foxbat?
The MiG-25 Foxbat is faster with a maximum speed of 3,000 km/h compared to the M-55 Mystic's 750 km/h, a difference of 2,250 km/h.
Which has longer range, the M-55 Mystic or MiG-25 Foxbat?
The M-55 Mystic has a longer range at 4,965 km compared to the MiG-25 Foxbat's 2,575 km.
Which can fly higher, the M-55 Mystic or MiG-25 Foxbat?
The M-55 Mystic has a higher service ceiling at 21,500 meters (70,538 ft) compared to the MiG-25 Foxbat's 20,700 meters (67,913 ft).
Which is heavier, the M-55 Mystic or MiG-25 Foxbat?
The MiG-25 Foxbat has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 36,200 kg compared to the M-55 Mystic's 23,800 kg.
Which is larger, the M-55 Mystic or MiG-25 Foxbat?
The MiG-25 Foxbat is longer at 23.8 meters compared to the M-55 Mystic's 22.9 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M-55 Mystic or MiG-25 Foxbat?
The MiG-25 Foxbat has been produced in greater numbers with 1,186 units compared to 5 units of the M-55 Mystic.