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MiG-25 Foxbat vs U-2 Dragon Lady

MiG-25 Foxbat vs U-2 Dragon Lady at a glance — top speed 3,000 vs 805 km/h, range 2,575 vs 11,280 km, max takeoff weight 36,200 vs 18,144 kg, built 1,186 vs 104 units.

Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-25 Foxbat combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 MiG-25 FoxbatFull specs
Lockheed U-2 Dragon Lady military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 U-2 Dragon LadyFull specs
Specifications
MiG-25 Foxbat U-2 Dragon Lady
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇺🇸 United States
Category Combat Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Mikoyan-Gurevich Lockheed
First flight 6 March 1964 1 August 1955
Year introduced 1970 1956
Number produced 1186 units 104 units
Average unit price $15 million $50 million
Wing area 61.4 m² 93.0 m²
Wingspan 14.0 m 31.0 m
Height 6.1 m 4.9 m
Length 23.8 m 19.2 m
Maximum speed 3000 km/h 805 km/h
Operational range 2,575 km 11,280 km
Service ceiling 20,700 m 21,336 m
Max. takeoff weight 36,200 kg 18,144 kg
Empty weight 20,000 kg 6,486 kg
Total thrust 2 x 10,207 kgf 1 x 7,711 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MiG-25 Foxbat or U-2 Dragon Lady?
The MiG-25 Foxbat is faster with a maximum speed of 3,000 km/h compared to the U-2 Dragon Lady's 805 km/h, a difference of 2,195 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MiG-25 Foxbat or U-2 Dragon Lady?
The U-2 Dragon Lady has a longer range at 11,280 km compared to the MiG-25 Foxbat's 2,575 km.
Which can fly higher, the MiG-25 Foxbat or U-2 Dragon Lady?
The U-2 Dragon Lady has a higher service ceiling at 21,336 meters (70,000 ft) compared to the MiG-25 Foxbat's 20,700 meters (67,913 ft).
Which is heavier, the MiG-25 Foxbat or U-2 Dragon Lady?
The MiG-25 Foxbat has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 36,200 kg compared to the U-2 Dragon Lady's 18,144 kg.
Which is larger, the MiG-25 Foxbat or U-2 Dragon Lady?
The MiG-25 Foxbat is longer at 23.8 meters compared to the U-2 Dragon Lady's 19.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the MiG-25 Foxbat or U-2 Dragon Lady?
The U-2 Dragon Lady is more expensive at approximately $50 million per unit compared to the MiG-25 Foxbat at $15 million.
Which entered service first, the MiG-25 Foxbat or U-2 Dragon Lady?
The U-2 Dragon Lady entered service first in 1956, 14 years before the MiG-25 Foxbat which entered service in 1970.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MiG-25 Foxbat or U-2 Dragon Lady?
The MiG-25 Foxbat has been produced in greater numbers with 1,186 units compared to 104 units of the U-2 Dragon Lady.