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MiG-31 Foxhound vs Su-17 Fitter

Mikoyan MiG-31 Foxhound combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 MiG-31 Foxhound
Sukhoi Su-17 Fitter combat aircraft side profile drawing
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Specifications
MiG-31 Foxhound Su-17 Fitter
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Mikoyan Sukhoi
First flight 16 September 1975 1 January 1966
Year introduced 1983 1971
Number produced 519 units 2867 units
Average unit price $55 million $6 million
Wing area 61.6 m² 27.5 m²
Wingspan 13.5 m 10.0 m
Height 6.2 m 4.5 m
Length 22.7 m 15.3 m
Maximum speed 3000 km/h 2140 km/h
Operational range 3,000 km 1,150 km
Service ceiling 20,600 m 14,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 46,200 kg 7,890 kg
Empty weight 21,830 kg 5,932 kg
Total thrust 2 x 15,500 kgf 1 x 4,000 kgf
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Overview

The MiG-31 Foxhound and the Su-17 Fitter are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Mikoyan and Sukhoi respectively.

Top speed is 3,000 km/h for the MiG-31 Foxhound vs 2,140 km/h for the Su-17 Fitter. The MiG-31 Foxhound has an operational range of 3,000 km vs 1,150 km for the Su-17 Fitter. The MiG-31 Foxhound operates at altitudes up to 20,600 m compared to 14,500 m for the Su-17 Fitter. At 46,200 kg MTOW, the MiG-31 Foxhound is 5.9:1 the Su-17 Fitter's 7,890 kg.

The MiG-31 Foxhound has been produced in 519 units vs 2,867 for the Su-17 Fitter. Unit cost is $55M for the MiG-31 Foxhound vs $6M for the Su-17 Fitter. The Su-17 Fitter first flew 9 years before the MiG-31 Foxhound (1966 vs 1975).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MiG-31 Foxhound or Su-17 Fitter?
The MiG-31 Foxhound is faster with a maximum speed of 3,000 km/h compared to the Su-17 Fitter's 2,140 km/h, a difference of 860 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MiG-31 Foxhound or Su-17 Fitter?
The MiG-31 Foxhound has a longer range at 3,000 km compared to the Su-17 Fitter's 1,150 km.
Which can fly higher, the MiG-31 Foxhound or Su-17 Fitter?
The MiG-31 Foxhound has a higher service ceiling at 20,600 meters (67,585 ft) compared to the Su-17 Fitter's 14,500 meters (47,572 ft).
Which is heavier, the MiG-31 Foxhound or Su-17 Fitter?
The MiG-31 Foxhound has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 46,200 kg compared to the Su-17 Fitter's 7,890 kg.
Which is larger, the MiG-31 Foxhound or Su-17 Fitter?
The MiG-31 Foxhound is longer at 22.7 meters compared to the Su-17 Fitter's 15.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the MiG-31 Foxhound or Su-17 Fitter?
The MiG-31 Foxhound is more expensive at approximately $55 million per unit compared to the Su-17 Fitter at $6.0 million.
Which entered service first, the MiG-31 Foxhound or Su-17 Fitter?
The Su-17 Fitter entered service first in 1971, 12 years before the MiG-31 Foxhound which entered service in 1983.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MiG-31 Foxhound or Su-17 Fitter?
The Su-17 Fitter has been produced in greater numbers with 2,867 units compared to 519 units of the MiG-31 Foxhound.