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MiG-31 Foxhound vs Su-35 Flanker-E

MiG-31 Foxhound vs Su-35 Flanker-E at a glance — top speed 3,000 vs 2,400 km/h, range 3,000 vs 4,500 km, max takeoff weight 46,200 vs 34,500 kg, built 519 vs 151 units.

Mikoyan MiG-31 Foxhound combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 MiG-31 Foxhound
Sukhoi Su-35 Flanker-E combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Su-35 Flanker-E
Specifications
MiG-31 Foxhound Su-35 Flanker-E
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Mikoyan Sukhoi
First flight 16 September 1975 19 February 2008
Year introduced 1981 2014
Number produced 519 units 151 units
Average unit price $55 million $83 million
Wing area 61.6 m² 62.0 m²
Wingspan 13.5 m 15.3 m
Height 6.2 m 5.9 m
Length 22.7 m 21.9 m
Maximum speed 3000 km/h 2400 km/h
Operational range 3,000 km 4,500 km
Service ceiling 20,600 m 18,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 46,200 kg 34,500 kg
Empty weight 21,830 kg 19,000 kg
Total thrust 2 x 15,500 kgf 2 x 14,000 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MiG-31 Foxhound or Su-35 Flanker-E?
The MiG-31 Foxhound is faster with a maximum speed of 3,000 km/h compared to the Su-35 Flanker-E's 2,400 km/h, a difference of 600 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MiG-31 Foxhound or Su-35 Flanker-E?
The Su-35 Flanker-E has a longer range at 4,500 km compared to the MiG-31 Foxhound's 3,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the MiG-31 Foxhound or Su-35 Flanker-E?
The MiG-31 Foxhound has a higher service ceiling at 20,600 meters (67,585 ft) compared to the Su-35 Flanker-E's 18,000 meters (59,055 ft).
Which is heavier, the MiG-31 Foxhound or Su-35 Flanker-E?
The MiG-31 Foxhound has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 46,200 kg compared to the Su-35 Flanker-E's 34,500 kg.
Which is larger, the MiG-31 Foxhound or Su-35 Flanker-E?
The MiG-31 Foxhound is longer at 22.7 meters compared to the Su-35 Flanker-E's 21.9 meters.
Which is more expensive, the MiG-31 Foxhound or Su-35 Flanker-E?
The Su-35 Flanker-E is more expensive at approximately $83 million per unit compared to the MiG-31 Foxhound at $55 million.
Which entered service first, the MiG-31 Foxhound or Su-35 Flanker-E?
The MiG-31 Foxhound entered service first in 1981, 33 years before the Su-35 Flanker-E which entered service in 2014.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MiG-31 Foxhound or Su-35 Flanker-E?
The MiG-31 Foxhound has been produced in greater numbers with 519 units compared to 151 units of the Su-35 Flanker-E.