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MiG-25 Foxbat vs MiG-31 Foxhound

Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-25 Foxbat combat aircraft side profile drawing
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Mikoyan MiG-31 Foxhound combat aircraft side profile drawing
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Specifications
MiG-25 Foxbat MiG-31 Foxhound
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Mikoyan-Gurevich Mikoyan
First flight 6 March 1964 16 September 1975
Year introduced 1970 1983
Number produced 1186 units 519 units
Average unit price $15 million $55 million
Wing area 61.4 m² 61.6 m²
Wingspan 14.0 m 13.5 m
Height 6.1 m 6.2 m
Length 23.8 m 22.7 m
Maximum speed 3000 km/h 3000 km/h
Operational range 1,860 km 3,000 km
Service ceiling 20,700 m 20,600 m
Max. takeoff weight 36,200 kg 46,200 kg
Empty weight 20,000 kg 21,830 kg
Total thrust 2 x 10,207 kgf 2 x 15,500 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MiG-25 Foxbat or MiG-31 Foxhound?
The MiG-31 Foxhound is faster with a maximum speed of 3,000 km/h compared to the MiG-25 Foxbat's 3,000 km/h, a difference of 0 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MiG-25 Foxbat or MiG-31 Foxhound?
The MiG-31 Foxhound has a longer range at 3,000 km compared to the MiG-25 Foxbat's 1,860 km.
Which can fly higher, the MiG-25 Foxbat or MiG-31 Foxhound?
The MiG-25 Foxbat has a higher service ceiling at 20,700 meters (67,913 ft) compared to the MiG-31 Foxhound's 20,600 meters (67,585 ft).
Which is heavier, the MiG-25 Foxbat or MiG-31 Foxhound?
The MiG-31 Foxhound has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 46,200 kg compared to the MiG-25 Foxbat's 36,200 kg.
Which is larger, the MiG-25 Foxbat or MiG-31 Foxhound?
The MiG-25 Foxbat is longer at 23.8 meters compared to the MiG-31 Foxhound's 22.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the MiG-25 Foxbat or MiG-31 Foxhound?
The MiG-31 Foxhound is more expensive at approximately $55 million per unit compared to the MiG-25 Foxbat at $15 million.
Which entered service first, the MiG-25 Foxbat or MiG-31 Foxhound?
The MiG-25 Foxbat entered service first in 1970, 13 years before the MiG-31 Foxhound which entered service in 1983.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MiG-25 Foxbat or MiG-31 Foxhound?
The MiG-25 Foxbat has been produced in greater numbers with 1,186 units compared to 519 units of the MiG-31 Foxhound.