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F-15 Eagle vs MiG-31 Foxhound

McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-15 Eagle
Mikoyan MiG-31 Foxhound combat aircraft side profile drawing
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Specifications
F-15 Eagle MiG-31 Foxhound
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer McDonnell Douglas Mikoyan
First flight 27 July 1972 16 September 1975
Year introduced 1976 1983
Number produced 1198 units 519 units
Average unit price $29 million $55 million
Wing area 56.5 m² 61.6 m²
Wingspan 13.1 m 13.5 m
Height 5.6 m 6.2 m
Length 19.4 m 22.7 m
Maximum speed 2655 km/h 3000 km/h
Operational range 3,971 km 3,000 km
Service ceiling 19,812 m 20,600 m
Max. takeoff weight 30,844 kg 46,200 kg
Empty weight 12,701 kg 21,830 kg
Total thrust 2 x 10,782 kgf 2 x 15,500 kgf
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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.