MiG-31 Foxhound vs Su-37 Super Flanker

The MiG-31 Foxhound and the Su-37 Super Flanker are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Mikoyan-Gurevitch and Sukhoi respectively. Top speed is 3,000 km/h for the MiG-31 Foxhound vs 2,494 km/h for the Su-37 Super Flanker. The MiG-31 Foxhound has an operational range of 3,000 km vs 3,300 km for the Su-37 Super Flanker. The MiG-31 Foxhound operates at altitudes up to 20,600 m compared to 18,000 m for the Su-37 Super Flanker. The MiG-31 Foxhound has been produced in 519 units vs 1 for the Su-37 Super Flanker. Unit cost is $55M for the MiG-31 Foxhound vs $70M for the Su-37 Super Flanker. The MiG-31 Foxhound first flew 21 years before the Su-37 Super Flanker (1975 vs 1996).

Soviet interceptor jet, famed for its Cold War period deployment, primarily used for high-speed, high-altitude defensive missions.
Mikoyan-Gurevitch MiG-31 Foxhound Combat profile drawing
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
Russian multirole fighter, operational from mid-1990s, renowned for supermaneuverability and not largely distributed outside experimental use.
Sukhoi Su-37 Super Flanker Combat profile drawing
Origin country 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Sukhoi
First flight 12 April 1996
Year introduced 1997
Number produced 1 units
Average unit price $70 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 9,500 kgf â—‰
Wing area 62.0 m² ◉
Wingspan 14.7 m â—‰
Height 6.4 m â—‰
Length 22.2 m â—‰
Maximum speed 2494 km/h â—‰
Operational range 3,300 km â—‰
Service ceiling 18,000 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 35,000 kg â—‰
Empty weight 18,500 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 7,598 kgf â—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MiG-31 Foxhound or Su-37 Super Flanker?
The MiG-31 Foxhound is faster with a maximum speed of 3,000 km/h compared to the Su-37 Super Flanker's 2,494 km/h, a difference of 506 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MiG-31 Foxhound or Su-37 Super Flanker?
The Su-37 Super Flanker has a longer range at 3,300 km compared to the MiG-31 Foxhound's 3,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the MiG-31 Foxhound or Su-37 Super Flanker?
The MiG-31 Foxhound has a higher service ceiling at 20,600 meters (67,585 ft) compared to the Su-37 Super Flanker's 18,000 meters (59,055 ft).
Which is heavier, the MiG-31 Foxhound or Su-37 Super Flanker?
The MiG-31 Foxhound has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 46,200 kg compared to the Su-37 Super Flanker's 35,000 kg.
Which is larger, the MiG-31 Foxhound or Su-37 Super Flanker?
The MiG-31 Foxhound is longer at 22.7 meters compared to the Su-37 Super Flanker's 22.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the MiG-31 Foxhound or Su-37 Super Flanker?
The Su-37 Super Flanker is more expensive at approximately $70 million per unit compared to the MiG-31 Foxhound at $55 million.
Which entered service first, the MiG-31 Foxhound or Su-37 Super Flanker?
The MiG-31 Foxhound entered service first in 1983, 14 years before the Su-37 Super Flanker which entered service in 1997.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MiG-31 Foxhound or Su-37 Super Flanker?
The MiG-31 Foxhound has been produced in greater numbers with 519 units compared to 1 units of the Su-37 Super Flanker.