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MiG-25 Foxbat vs Yak-28 Brewer / Firebar

MiG-25 Foxbat vs Yak-28 Brewer / Firebar at a glance — top speed 3,000 vs 1,840 km/h, range 2,575 vs 2,500 km, max takeoff weight 36,200 vs 20,000 kg, built 1,186 vs 1,180 units.

Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-25 Foxbat combat aircraft side profile drawing
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Specifications
MiG-25 Foxbat Yak-28 Brewer / Firebar
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Mikoyan-Gurevich Yakovlev
First flight 6 March 1964 5 March 1958
Year introduced 1970 1964
Number produced 1186 units 1180 units
Average unit price $15 million $3 million
Wing area 61.4 m² 37.6 m²
Wingspan 14.0 m 12.5 m
Height 6.1 m 4.0 m
Length 23.8 m 21.6 m
Maximum speed 3000 km/h 1840 km/h
Operational range 2,575 km 2,500 km
Service ceiling 20,700 m 16,750 m
Max. takeoff weight 36,200 kg 20,000 kg
Empty weight 20,000 kg 9,970 kg
Total thrust 2 x 10,207 kgf 2 x 6,322 kgf
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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 MiG-25 Foxbat has a longer range at 2,575 km compared to the Yak-28 Brewer / Firebar's 2,500 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 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 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.