MiG-31 Foxhound vs Su-57 Felon

The MiG-31 Foxhound and the Su-57 Felon are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Mikoyan-Gurevitch and Sukhoi respectively. Top speed is 3,000 km/h for the MiG-31 Foxhound vs 2,135 km/h for the Su-57 Felon. The MiG-31 Foxhound has an operational range of 3,000 km vs 3,500 km for the Su-57 Felon. The MiG-31 Foxhound operates at altitudes up to 20,600 m compared to 20,000 m for the Su-57 Felon. The MiG-31 Foxhound has been produced in 519 units vs 32 for the Su-57 Felon. Unit cost is $55M for the MiG-31 Foxhound vs $42M for the Su-57 Felon. The MiG-31 Foxhound first flew 35 years before the Su-57 Felon (1975 vs 2010).

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 stealth fighter, developed in the modern era, with first operational deployment in Syrian conflict of 2020.
Sukhoi Su-57 Felon Combat profile drawing
Origin country 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Sukhoi
First flight 29 January 2010
Year introduced 2020
Number produced 32 units
Average unit price $42 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 78.8 m² ◉
Wingspan 14.1 m â—‰
Height 4.6 m â—‰
Length 20.1 m â—‰
Maximum speed 2135 km/h â—‰
Operational range 3,500 km â—‰
Service ceiling 20,000 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 35,000 kg â—‰
Empty weight 18,500 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 14,480 kgf â—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MiG-31 Foxhound or Su-57 Felon?
The MiG-31 Foxhound is faster with a maximum speed of 3,000 km/h compared to the Su-57 Felon's 2,135 km/h, a difference of 865 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MiG-31 Foxhound or Su-57 Felon?
The Su-57 Felon has a longer range at 3,500 km compared to the MiG-31 Foxhound's 3,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the MiG-31 Foxhound or Su-57 Felon?
The MiG-31 Foxhound has a higher service ceiling at 20,600 meters (67,585 ft) compared to the Su-57 Felon's 20,000 meters (65,616 ft).
Which is heavier, the MiG-31 Foxhound or Su-57 Felon?
The MiG-31 Foxhound has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 46,200 kg compared to the Su-57 Felon's 35,000 kg.
Which is larger, the MiG-31 Foxhound or Su-57 Felon?
The MiG-31 Foxhound is longer at 22.7 meters compared to the Su-57 Felon's 20.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the MiG-31 Foxhound or Su-57 Felon?
The MiG-31 Foxhound is more expensive at approximately $55 million per unit compared to the Su-57 Felon at $42 million.
Which entered service first, the MiG-31 Foxhound or Su-57 Felon?
The MiG-31 Foxhound entered service first in 1983, 37 years before the Su-57 Felon which entered service in 2020.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MiG-31 Foxhound or Su-57 Felon?
The MiG-31 Foxhound has been produced in greater numbers with 519 units compared to 32 units of the Su-57 Felon.