F-15 Eagle vs MiG-31 Foxhound

American twin-engine, all-weather tactical fighter, prominent during Cold War, deployed extensively in Middle East conflicts.
Picture of F-15 Eagle
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer McDonnell Douglas
First flight 27 July 1972
Year introduced 1976
Number produced 1198 units
Average unit price $29 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 56.5 m² ◉
Wingspan 13.1 m â—‰
Height 5.6 m â—‰
Length 19.4 m â—‰
Maximum speed 2655 km/h â—‰
Operational range 3,971 km â—‰
Service ceiling 19,812 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 30,844 kg â—‰
Empty weight 12,701 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 15,830 kgf â—‰
Profile drawing of McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle
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-15 Eagle or MiG-31 Foxhound?
The MiG-31 Foxhound is faster with a maximum speed of 3,000 km/h compared to the F-15 Eagle's 2,655 km/h, a difference of 345 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-15 Eagle or MiG-31 Foxhound?
The F-15 Eagle has a longer range at 3,971 km compared to the MiG-31 Foxhound's 3,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-15 Eagle or MiG-31 Foxhound?
The MiG-31 Foxhound has a higher service ceiling at 20,600 meters (67,585 ft) compared to the F-15 Eagle's 19,812 meters (65,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-15 Eagle or MiG-31 Foxhound?
The MiG-31 Foxhound has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 46,200 kg compared to the F-15 Eagle's 30,844 kg.
Which is larger, the F-15 Eagle or MiG-31 Foxhound?
The MiG-31 Foxhound is longer at 22.7 meters compared to the F-15 Eagle's 19.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-15 Eagle or MiG-31 Foxhound?
The MiG-31 Foxhound is more expensive at approximately $55 million per unit compared to the F-15 Eagle at $29 million.
Which entered service first, the F-15 Eagle or MiG-31 Foxhound?
The F-15 Eagle entered service first in 1976, 7 years before the MiG-31 Foxhound which entered service in 1983.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-15 Eagle or MiG-31 Foxhound?
The F-15 Eagle has been produced in greater numbers with 1,198 units compared to 519 units of the MiG-31 Foxhound.