F-15 Eagle vs MiG-31 Foxhound

Overview

The F-15 Eagle and the MiG-31 Foxhound are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by McDonnell Douglas and Mikoyan-Gurevitch respectively.

Top speed is 2,655 km/h for the F-15 Eagle vs 3,000 km/h for the MiG-31 Foxhound. The F-15 Eagle has an operational range of 3,971 km vs 3,000 km for the MiG-31 Foxhound. The MiG-31 Foxhound operates at altitudes up to 20,600 m compared to 19,812 m for the F-15 Eagle.

The F-15 Eagle has been produced in 1,198 units vs 519 for the MiG-31 Foxhound. Unit cost is $29M for the F-15 Eagle vs $55M for the MiG-31 Foxhound. The F-15 Eagle first flew 3 years before the MiG-31 Foxhound (1972 vs 1975).

American twin-engine, all-weather tactical fighter, prominent during Cold War, deployed extensively in Middle East conflicts.
McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle Combat profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ 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.
Mikoyan-Gurevitch MiG-31 Foxhound Combat profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ 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 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 13.1 m β—‰
Height 5.6 m β—‰
Length 19.4 m β—‰
Maximum speed 2655 km/h β—‰
Operational range 3,971 km β—‰
Service ceiling 19,812 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 30,844 kg β—‰
Empty weight 12,701 kg β—‰
Total thrust 2 x 7,915 kgf β—‰
Wing area 61.6 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 13.5 m β—‰
Height 6.2 m β—‰
Length 22.7 m β—‰
Maximum speed 3000 km/h β—‰
Operational range 3,000 km β—‰
Service ceiling 20,600 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 46,200 kg β—‰
Empty weight 21,830 kg β—‰
Total thrust 2 x 9,500 kgf β—‰

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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.