MiG-25 Foxbat vs TBM
The MiG-25 Foxbat and the TBM are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Mikoyan-Gurevitch and Socata respectively. The MiG-25 Foxbat reaches 3,000 km/h — 5.4x the TBM's 555 km/h. The MiG-25 Foxbat has an operational range of 1,860 km vs 3,304 km for the TBM. The MiG-25 Foxbat operates at altitudes up to 20,700 m compared to 9,185 m for the TBM. At 36,200 kg MTOW, the MiG-25 Foxbat is 11:1 the TBM's 3,354 kg. The MiG-25 Foxbat has been produced in 1,186 units vs 1,000 for the TBM. Unit cost is $15M for the MiG-25 Foxbat vs $4.5M for the TBM. The MiG-25 Foxbat first flew 24 years before the TBM (1964 vs 1988).
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| 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 |
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| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Socata |
| First flight | 14 July 1988 |
| Year introduced | 1990 |
| Number produced | 1000 units |
| Average unit price | $4.5 million |
| Wing area | 61.4 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 14.0 m ◉ |
| Height | 6.1 m ◉ |
| Length | 23.8 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 3000 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,860 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 20,700 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 36,200 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 20,000 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 7,492 kgf ◉ |
| Wing area | 18.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 12.7 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.4 m ◉ |
| Length | 10.7 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 555 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 3,304 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 9,185 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 3,354 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 1,837 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 522 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the MiG-25 Foxbat or TBM?
The MiG-25 Foxbat is faster with a maximum speed of 3,000 km/h compared to the TBM's 555 km/h, a difference of 2,445 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MiG-25 Foxbat or TBM?
The TBM has a longer range at 3,304 km compared to the MiG-25 Foxbat's 1,860 km.
Which can fly higher, the MiG-25 Foxbat or TBM?
The MiG-25 Foxbat has a higher service ceiling at 20,700 meters (67,913 ft) compared to the TBM's 9,185 meters (30,134 ft).
Which is heavier, the MiG-25 Foxbat or TBM?
The MiG-25 Foxbat has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 36,200 kg compared to the TBM's 3,354 kg.
Which is larger, the MiG-25 Foxbat or TBM?
The MiG-25 Foxbat is longer at 23.8 meters compared to the TBM's 10.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the MiG-25 Foxbat or TBM?
The MiG-25 Foxbat is more expensive at approximately $15 million per unit compared to the TBM at $4.5 million.
Which entered service first, the MiG-25 Foxbat or TBM?
The MiG-25 Foxbat entered service first in 1970, 20 years before the TBM which entered service in 1990.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MiG-25 Foxbat or TBM?
The MiG-25 Foxbat has been produced in greater numbers with 1,186 units compared to 1,000 units of the TBM.