MiG-25 Foxbat vs Yak-28 Brewer / Firebar

The MiG-25 Foxbat and the Yak-28 Brewer / Firebar are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Mikoyan-Gurevitch and Yakovlev respectively. Top speed is 3,000 km/h for the MiG-25 Foxbat vs 1,840 km/h for the Yak-28 Brewer / Firebar. The MiG-25 Foxbat has an operational range of 1,860 km vs 2,500 km for the Yak-28 Brewer / Firebar. The MiG-25 Foxbat operates at altitudes up to 20,700 m compared to 16,750 m for the Yak-28 Brewer / Firebar. The MiG-25 Foxbat has been produced in 1,186 units vs 1,180 for the Yak-28 Brewer / Firebar. Unit cost is $15M for the MiG-25 Foxbat vs $3M for the Yak-28 Brewer / Firebar. The Yak-28 Brewer / Firebar first flew 6 years before the MiG-25 Foxbat (1958 vs 1964).

Soviet interceptor and reconnaissance aircraft, operational during the Cold War, renowned for its high-speed performance.
Mikoyan-Gurevitch MiG-25 Foxbat Combat profile drawing
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 supersonic bomber, deployed during the Cold War, recognized for strategic reconnaissance and electronic warfare capacities.
Yakovlev Yak-28 Brewer / Firebar Combat profile drawing
Origin country 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Yakovlev
First flight 5 March 1958
Year introduced 1961
Number produced 1180 units
Average unit price $3 million
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 35.3 m² ◉
Wingspan 11.6 m â—‰
Height 4.3 m â—‰
Length 21.6 m â—‰
Maximum speed 1840 km/h â—‰
Operational range 2,500 km â—‰
Service ceiling 16,750 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 20,000 kg â—‰
Empty weight 9,970 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 3,950 kgf â—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MiG-25 Foxbat or Yak-28 Brewer / Firebar?
The MiG-25 Foxbat is faster with a maximum speed of 3,000 km/h compared to the Yak-28 Brewer / Firebar's 1,840 km/h, a difference of 1,160 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MiG-25 Foxbat or Yak-28 Brewer / Firebar?
The Yak-28 Brewer / Firebar has a longer range at 2,500 km compared to the MiG-25 Foxbat's 1,860 km.
Which can fly higher, the MiG-25 Foxbat or Yak-28 Brewer / Firebar?
The MiG-25 Foxbat has a higher service ceiling at 20,700 meters (67,913 ft) compared to the Yak-28 Brewer / Firebar's 16,750 meters (54,954 ft).
Which is heavier, the MiG-25 Foxbat or Yak-28 Brewer / Firebar?
The MiG-25 Foxbat has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 36,200 kg compared to the Yak-28 Brewer / Firebar's 20,000 kg.
Which is larger, the MiG-25 Foxbat or Yak-28 Brewer / Firebar?
The MiG-25 Foxbat is longer at 23.8 meters compared to the Yak-28 Brewer / Firebar's 21.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the MiG-25 Foxbat or Yak-28 Brewer / Firebar?
The MiG-25 Foxbat is more expensive at approximately $15 million per unit compared to the Yak-28 Brewer / Firebar at $3.0 million.
Which entered service first, the MiG-25 Foxbat or Yak-28 Brewer / Firebar?
The Yak-28 Brewer / Firebar entered service first in 1961, 9 years before the MiG-25 Foxbat which entered service in 1970.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MiG-25 Foxbat or Yak-28 Brewer / Firebar?
The MiG-25 Foxbat has been produced in greater numbers with 1,186 units compared to 1,180 units of the Yak-28 Brewer / Firebar.