CF-105 Arrow vs MiG-25 Foxbat

Canadian interceptor fighter, developed during the Cold War, cancelled before operational deployment.
Picture of CF-105 Arrow
Origin country 🇨🇦 Canada
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Avro
First flight 25 March 1958
Year introduced --
Number produced 5 units
Average unit price $3 million
Soviet interceptor and reconnaissance aircraft, operational during the Cold War, renowned for its high-speed performance.
Picture of MiG-25 Foxbat
Origin country 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Mikoyan-Gurevitch
First flight 6 March 1964
Year introduced 1970
Number produced 1186 units
Average unit price $15 million
Wing area 113.8 m² ◉
Wingspan 15.0 m â—‰
Height 6.3 m â—‰
Length 23.7 m â—‰
Maximum speed 2103 km/h â—‰
Operational range 483 km â—‰
Service ceiling 16,154 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 31,120 kg â—‰
Empty weight 22,245 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 11,340 kgf â—‰
Profile drawing of Avro CF-105 Arrow
Wing area 61.4 m² ◉
Wingspan 14.0 m â—‰
Height 6.1 m â—‰
Length 23.8 m â—‰
Maximum speed 3000 km/h â—‰
Operational range 1,860 km â—‰
Service ceiling 20,700 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 36,200 kg â—‰
Empty weight 20,000 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 14,984 kgf â—‰
Profile drawing of Mikoyan-Gurevitch MiG-25 Foxbat

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the CF-105 Arrow or MiG-25 Foxbat?
The MiG-25 Foxbat is faster with a maximum speed of 3,000 km/h compared to the CF-105 Arrow's 2,103 km/h, a difference of 897 km/h.
Which has longer range, the CF-105 Arrow or MiG-25 Foxbat?
The MiG-25 Foxbat has a longer range at 1,860 km compared to the CF-105 Arrow's 483 km.
Which can fly higher, the CF-105 Arrow or MiG-25 Foxbat?
The MiG-25 Foxbat has a higher service ceiling at 20,700 meters (67,913 ft) compared to the CF-105 Arrow's 16,154 meters (52,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the CF-105 Arrow or MiG-25 Foxbat?
The MiG-25 Foxbat has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 36,200 kg compared to the CF-105 Arrow's 31,120 kg.
Which is larger, the CF-105 Arrow or MiG-25 Foxbat?
The MiG-25 Foxbat is longer at 23.8 meters compared to the CF-105 Arrow's 23.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the CF-105 Arrow or MiG-25 Foxbat?
The MiG-25 Foxbat is more expensive at approximately $15 million per unit compared to the CF-105 Arrow at $3.0 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the CF-105 Arrow or MiG-25 Foxbat?
The MiG-25 Foxbat has been produced in greater numbers with 1,186 units compared to 5 units of the CF-105 Arrow.