English Electric Lightning vs MiG-25 Foxbat
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Specifications
|
English Electric Lightning |
MiG-25 Foxbat |
| Origin country |
🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
🇷🇺 Ex-USSR |
| Category |
Combat Aircraft |
Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer |
English Electric |
Mikoyan-Gurevich |
| First flight |
4 August 1954 |
6 March 1964 |
| Year introduced |
1960 |
1970 |
| Number produced |
337 units |
1186 units |
| Average unit price |
$2 million |
$15 million |
| Wing area |
44.1 m² |
61.4 m² |
| Wingspan |
10.6 m |
14.0 m |
| Height |
6.0 m |
6.1 m |
| Length |
16.8 m |
23.8 m |
| Maximum speed |
2414 km/h |
3000 km/h |
| Operational range |
1,367 km |
1,860 km |
| Service ceiling |
16,459 m |
20,700 m |
| Max. takeoff weight |
20,752 kg |
36,200 kg |
| Empty weight |
14,092 kg |
20,000 kg |
| Total thrust |
2 x 5,684 kgf
|
2 x 7,492 kgf
|
Detailed Comparison
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Which is faster, the English Electric Lightning or MiG-25 Foxbat?
The MiG-25 Foxbat is faster with a maximum speed of 3,000 km/h compared to the English Electric Lightning's 2,414 km/h, a difference of 586 km/h.
Which has longer range, the English Electric Lightning or MiG-25 Foxbat?
The MiG-25 Foxbat has a longer range at 1,860 km compared to the English Electric Lightning's 1,367 km.
Which can fly higher, the English Electric Lightning or MiG-25 Foxbat?
The MiG-25 Foxbat has a higher service ceiling at 20,700 meters (67,913 ft) compared to the English Electric Lightning's 16,459 meters (53,999 ft).
Which is heavier, the English Electric Lightning or MiG-25 Foxbat?
The MiG-25 Foxbat has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 36,200 kg compared to the English Electric Lightning's 20,752 kg.
Which is larger, the English Electric Lightning or MiG-25 Foxbat?
The MiG-25 Foxbat is longer at 23.8 meters compared to the English Electric Lightning's 16.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the English Electric Lightning or MiG-25 Foxbat?
The MiG-25 Foxbat is more expensive at approximately $15 million per unit compared to the English Electric Lightning at $2.0 million.
Which entered service first, the English Electric Lightning or MiG-25 Foxbat?
The English Electric Lightning entered service first in 1960, 10 years before the MiG-25 Foxbat which entered service in 1970.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the English Electric Lightning or MiG-25 Foxbat?
The MiG-25 Foxbat has been produced in greater numbers with 1,186 units compared to 337 units of the English Electric Lightning.
