F-14 Tomcat vs MiG-31 Foxhound

American supersonic, twin-engine fighter jet, dominant during the Cold War, extensively deployed in Iraq and Afghanistan conflicts.
Picture of F-14 Tomcat
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Grumman
First flight 21 December 1970
Year introduced 1972
Number produced 712 units
Average unit price $38 million
Soviet interceptor jet, famed for its Cold War period deployment, primarily used for high-speed, high-altitude defensive missions.
Picture of MiG-31 Foxhound
Origin country 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Mikoyan-Gurevitch
First flight 16 September 1975
Year introduced 1983
Number produced 519 units
Average unit price $55 million
Wing area 52.5 m² ◉
Wingspan 19.6 m â—‰
Height 4.9 m â—‰
Length 19.1 m â—‰
Maximum speed 2485 km/h â—‰
Operational range 3,000 km â—‰
Service ceiling 17,069 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 33,724 kg â—‰
Empty weight 18,191 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 22,408 kgf â—‰
Profile drawing of Grumman F-14 Tomcat
Wing area 61.6 m² ◉
Wingspan 13.5 m â—‰
Height 6.2 m â—‰
Length 22.7 m â—‰
Maximum speed 3000 km/h â—‰
Operational range 3,000 km â—‰
Service ceiling 20,600 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 46,200 kg â—‰
Empty weight 21,830 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 19,000 kgf â—‰
Profile drawing of Mikoyan-Gurevitch MiG-31 Foxhound

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-14 Tomcat or MiG-31 Foxhound?
The MiG-31 Foxhound is faster with a maximum speed of 3,000 km/h compared to the F-14 Tomcat's 2,485 km/h, a difference of 515 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-14 Tomcat or MiG-31 Foxhound?
The MiG-31 Foxhound has a longer range at 3,000 km compared to the F-14 Tomcat's 3,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-14 Tomcat or MiG-31 Foxhound?
The MiG-31 Foxhound has a higher service ceiling at 20,600 meters (67,585 ft) compared to the F-14 Tomcat's 17,069 meters (56,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-14 Tomcat or MiG-31 Foxhound?
The MiG-31 Foxhound has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 46,200 kg compared to the F-14 Tomcat's 33,724 kg.
Which is larger, the F-14 Tomcat or MiG-31 Foxhound?
The MiG-31 Foxhound is longer at 22.7 meters compared to the F-14 Tomcat's 19.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-14 Tomcat or MiG-31 Foxhound?
The MiG-31 Foxhound is more expensive at approximately $55 million per unit compared to the F-14 Tomcat at $38 million.
Which entered service first, the F-14 Tomcat or MiG-31 Foxhound?
The F-14 Tomcat entered service first in 1972, 11 years before the MiG-31 Foxhound which entered service in 1983.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-14 Tomcat or MiG-31 Foxhound?
The F-14 Tomcat has been produced in greater numbers with 712 units compared to 519 units of the MiG-31 Foxhound.