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MiG-25 Foxbat vs Tu-128 Fiddler

MiG-25 Foxbat vs Tu-128 Fiddler at a glance — top speed 3,000 vs 1,665 km/h, range 2,575 vs 2,565 km, max takeoff weight 36,200 vs 43,000 kg, built 1,186 vs 198 units.

Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-25 Foxbat combat aircraft side profile drawing
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Specifications
MiG-25 Foxbat Tu-128 Fiddler
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Mikoyan-Gurevich Tupolev
First flight 6 March 1964 18 March 1961
Year introduced 1970 1964
Number produced 1186 units 198 units
Average unit price $15 million $7 million
Wing area 61.4 m² 80.0 m²
Wingspan 14.0 m 18.1 m
Height 6.1 m 7.0 m
Length 23.8 m 27.2 m
Maximum speed 3000 km/h 1665 km/h
Operational range 2,575 km 2,565 km
Service ceiling 20,700 m 15,600 m
Max. takeoff weight 36,200 kg 43,000 kg
Empty weight 20,000 kg 24,500 kg
Total thrust 2 x 10,207 kgf 2 x 10,105 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MiG-25 Foxbat or Tu-128 Fiddler?
The MiG-25 Foxbat is faster with a maximum speed of 3,000 km/h compared to the Tu-128 Fiddler's 1,665 km/h, a difference of 1,335 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MiG-25 Foxbat or Tu-128 Fiddler?
The MiG-25 Foxbat has a longer range at 2,575 km compared to the Tu-128 Fiddler's 2,565 km.
Which can fly higher, the MiG-25 Foxbat or Tu-128 Fiddler?
The MiG-25 Foxbat has a higher service ceiling at 20,700 meters (67,913 ft) compared to the Tu-128 Fiddler's 15,600 meters (51,181 ft).
Which is heavier, the MiG-25 Foxbat or Tu-128 Fiddler?
The Tu-128 Fiddler has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 43,000 kg compared to the MiG-25 Foxbat's 36,200 kg.
Which is larger, the MiG-25 Foxbat or Tu-128 Fiddler?
The Tu-128 Fiddler is longer at 27.2 meters compared to the MiG-25 Foxbat's 23.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the MiG-25 Foxbat or Tu-128 Fiddler?
The MiG-25 Foxbat is more expensive at approximately $15 million per unit compared to the Tu-128 Fiddler at $7.0 million.
Which entered service first, the MiG-25 Foxbat or Tu-128 Fiddler?
The Tu-128 Fiddler 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-128 Fiddler?
The MiG-25 Foxbat has been produced in greater numbers with 1,186 units compared to 198 units of the Tu-128 Fiddler.