MiG-31 Foxhound vs Su-27 Flanker
| Soviet interceptor jet, famed for its Cold War period deployment, primarily used for high-speed, high-altitude defensive missions. | |
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| 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 |
| Soviet-originated multirole fighter, distinguished for deployments during the Cold War, globally utilized in air superiority missions. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Sukhoi |
| First flight | 20 May 1978 |
| Year introduced | 1984 |
| Number produced | 680 units |
| Average unit price | $30 million |
| 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—‰ |
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| Wing area | 62.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 14.7 m â—‰ |
| Height | 5.9 m â—‰ |
| Length | 21.9 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 2500 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 3,530 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 18,500 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 30,000 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 16,300 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 15,340 kgf â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the MiG-31 Foxhound or Su-27 Flanker?
The MiG-31 Foxhound is faster with a maximum speed of 3,000 km/h compared to the Su-27 Flanker's 2,500 km/h, a difference of 500 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MiG-31 Foxhound or Su-27 Flanker?
The Su-27 Flanker has a longer range at 3,530 km compared to the MiG-31 Foxhound's 3,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the MiG-31 Foxhound or Su-27 Flanker?
The MiG-31 Foxhound has a higher service ceiling at 20,600 meters (67,585 ft) compared to the Su-27 Flanker's 18,500 meters (60,695 ft).
Which is heavier, the MiG-31 Foxhound or Su-27 Flanker?
The MiG-31 Foxhound has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 46,200 kg compared to the Su-27 Flanker's 30,000 kg.
Which is larger, the MiG-31 Foxhound or Su-27 Flanker?
The MiG-31 Foxhound is longer at 22.7 meters compared to the Su-27 Flanker's 21.9 meters.
Which is more expensive, the MiG-31 Foxhound or Su-27 Flanker?
The MiG-31 Foxhound is more expensive at approximately $55 million per unit compared to the Su-27 Flanker at $30 million.
Which entered service first, the MiG-31 Foxhound or Su-27 Flanker?
The MiG-31 Foxhound entered service first in 1983, 1 years before the Su-27 Flanker which entered service in 1984.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MiG-31 Foxhound or Su-27 Flanker?
The Su-27 Flanker has been produced in greater numbers with 680 units compared to 519 units of the MiG-31 Foxhound.