MiG-25 Foxbat vs Tu-123 Yastreb

Overview

The MiG-25 Foxbat is a Combat Aircraft built by Mikoyan-Gurevitch, while the Tu-123 Yastreb is a Military Drones by Tupolev.

Top speed is 3,000 km/h for the MiG-25 Foxbat vs 2,700 km/h for the Tu-123 Yastreb. The MiG-25 Foxbat has an operational range of 1,860 km vs 3,200 km for the Tu-123 Yastreb. The Tu-123 Yastreb operates at altitudes up to 22,800 m compared to 20,700 m for the MiG-25 Foxbat.

The MiG-25 Foxbat has been produced in 1,186 units vs 52 for the Tu-123 Yastreb. The Tu-123 Yastreb first flew 1 years before the MiG-25 Foxbat (1963 vs 1964).

Soviet interceptor and reconnaissance aircraft, operational during the Cold War, renowned for its high-speed performance.
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
Soviet long-range high-altitude supersonic strategic unmanned reconnaissance drone, introduced in the mid-1960s and used for intelligence gathering over Europe.
Origin country 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR
Category Military Drones
Manufacturer Tupolev
First flight 1 December 1963
Year introduced 1964
Number produced 52 units
Average unit price --
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 7,492 kgf â—‰
Wing area -- m²
Wingspan 8.4 m â—‰
Height 4.8 m â—‰
Length 27.8 m â—‰
Maximum speed 2700 km/h â—‰
Operational range 3,200 km â—‰
Service ceiling 22,800 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 35,610 kg â—‰
Empty weight 11,450 kg â—‰
Total thrust 1 x 98 kN â—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MiG-25 Foxbat or Tu-123 Yastreb?
The MiG-25 Foxbat is faster with a maximum speed of 3,000 km/h compared to the Tu-123 Yastreb's 2,700 km/h, a difference of 300 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MiG-25 Foxbat or Tu-123 Yastreb?
The Tu-123 Yastreb has a longer range at 3,200 km compared to the MiG-25 Foxbat's 1,860 km.
Which can fly higher, the MiG-25 Foxbat or Tu-123 Yastreb?
The Tu-123 Yastreb has a higher service ceiling at 22,800 meters (74,803 ft) compared to the MiG-25 Foxbat's 20,700 meters (67,913 ft).
Which is heavier, the MiG-25 Foxbat or Tu-123 Yastreb?
The MiG-25 Foxbat has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 36,200 kg compared to the Tu-123 Yastreb's 35,610 kg.
Which is larger, the MiG-25 Foxbat or Tu-123 Yastreb?
The Tu-123 Yastreb is longer at 27.8 meters compared to the MiG-25 Foxbat's 23.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the MiG-25 Foxbat or Tu-123 Yastreb?
The Tu-123 Yastreb entered service first in 1964, 6 years before the MiG-25 Foxbat which entered service in 1970.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MiG-25 Foxbat or Tu-123 Yastreb?
The MiG-25 Foxbat has been produced in greater numbers with 1,186 units compared to 52 units of the Tu-123 Yastreb.