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CF-105 Arrow vs MiG-25 Foxbat

Avro CF-105 Arrow combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇦 CF-105 Arrow
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-25 Foxbat combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 MiG-25 Foxbat
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Specifications
CF-105 Arrow MiG-25 Foxbat
Origin country 🇨🇦 Canada 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Avro Mikoyan-Gurevich
First flight 25 March 1958 6 March 1964
Year introduced -- 1970
Number produced 5 units 1186 units
Average unit price $3 million $15 million
Wing area 113.8 m² 61.4 m²
Wingspan 15.0 m 14.0 m
Height 6.3 m 6.1 m
Length 23.7 m 23.8 m
Maximum speed 2103 km/h 3000 km/h
Operational range 483 km 1,860 km
Service ceiling 16,154 m 20,700 m
Max. takeoff weight 31,120 kg 36,200 kg
Empty weight 22,245 kg 20,000 kg
Total thrust 2 x 5,670 kgf 2 x 7,492 kgf
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Overview

The CF-105 Arrow and the MiG-25 Foxbat are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Avro and Mikoyan-Gurevich respectively.

Top speed is 2,103 km/h for the CF-105 Arrow vs 3,000 km/h for the MiG-25 Foxbat. The CF-105 Arrow has an operational range of 483 km vs 1,860 km for the MiG-25 Foxbat. The MiG-25 Foxbat operates at altitudes up to 20,700 m compared to 16,154 m for the CF-105 Arrow.

The CF-105 Arrow has been produced in 5 units vs 1,186 for the MiG-25 Foxbat. Unit cost is $3M for the CF-105 Arrow vs $15M for the MiG-25 Foxbat. The CF-105 Arrow first flew 6 years before the MiG-25 Foxbat (1958 vs 1964).

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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.