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MiG-25 Foxbat vs SR-71 Blackbird

MiG-25 Foxbat vs SR-71 Blackbird at a glance — top speed 3,000 vs 3,541 km/h, range 2,575 vs 5,230 km, max takeoff weight 36,200 vs 78,018 kg, built 1,186 vs 32 units.

Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-25 Foxbat combat aircraft side profile drawing
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Specifications
MiG-25 Foxbat SR-71 Blackbird
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇺🇸 United States
Category Combat Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Mikoyan-Gurevich Lockheed
First flight 6 March 1964 22 December 1964
Year introduced 1970 1966
Number produced 1186 units 32 units
Average unit price $15 million $185 million
Wing area 61.4 m² 167.0 m²
Wingspan 14.0 m 17.0 m
Height 6.1 m 5.7 m
Length 23.8 m 32.8 m
Maximum speed 3000 km/h 3541 km/h
Operational range 2,575 km 5,230 km
Service ceiling 20,700 m 25,908 m
Max. takeoff weight 36,200 kg 78,018 kg
Empty weight 20,000 kg 30,617 kg
Total thrust 2 x 10,207 kgf 2 x 15,422 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MiG-25 Foxbat or SR-71 Blackbird?
The SR-71 Blackbird is faster with a maximum speed of 3,541 km/h compared to the MiG-25 Foxbat's 3,000 km/h, a difference of 541 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MiG-25 Foxbat or SR-71 Blackbird?
The SR-71 Blackbird has a longer range at 5,230 km compared to the MiG-25 Foxbat's 2,575 km.
Which can fly higher, the MiG-25 Foxbat or SR-71 Blackbird?
The SR-71 Blackbird has a higher service ceiling at 25,908 meters (85,000 ft) compared to the MiG-25 Foxbat's 20,700 meters (67,913 ft).
Which is heavier, the MiG-25 Foxbat or SR-71 Blackbird?
The SR-71 Blackbird has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 78,018 kg compared to the MiG-25 Foxbat's 36,200 kg.
Which is larger, the MiG-25 Foxbat or SR-71 Blackbird?
The SR-71 Blackbird is longer at 32.8 meters compared to the MiG-25 Foxbat's 23.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the MiG-25 Foxbat or SR-71 Blackbird?
The SR-71 Blackbird is more expensive at approximately $185 million per unit compared to the MiG-25 Foxbat at $15 million.
Which entered service first, the MiG-25 Foxbat or SR-71 Blackbird?
The SR-71 Blackbird entered service first in 1966, 4 years before the MiG-25 Foxbat which entered service in 1970.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MiG-25 Foxbat or SR-71 Blackbird?
The MiG-25 Foxbat has been produced in greater numbers with 1,186 units compared to 32 units of the SR-71 Blackbird.