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MiG-31 Foxhound vs Tu-128 Fiddler

MiG-31 Foxhound vs Tu-128 Fiddler at a glance — top speed 3,000 vs 1,665 km/h, range 3,000 vs 2,565 km, max takeoff weight 46,200 vs 43,000 kg, built 519 vs 198 units.

Mikoyan MiG-31 Foxhound combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 MiG-31 Foxhound
Tupolev Tu-128 Fiddler combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Tu-128 Fiddler
Specifications
MiG-31 Foxhound Tu-128 Fiddler
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Mikoyan Tupolev
First flight 16 September 1975 18 March 1961
Year introduced 1981 1964
Number produced 519 units 198 units
Average unit price $55 million $7 million
Wing area 61.6 m² 80.0 m²
Wingspan 13.5 m 18.1 m
Height 6.2 m 7.0 m
Length 22.7 m 27.2 m
Maximum speed 3000 km/h 1665 km/h
Operational range 3,000 km 2,565 km
Service ceiling 20,600 m 15,600 m
Max. takeoff weight 46,200 kg 43,000 kg
Empty weight 21,830 kg 24,500 kg
Total thrust 2 x 15,500 kgf 2 x 10,105 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MiG-31 Foxhound or Tu-128 Fiddler?
The MiG-31 Foxhound is faster with a maximum speed of 3,000 km/h compared to the Tu-128 Fiddler's 1,665 km/h, a difference of 1,335 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MiG-31 Foxhound or Tu-128 Fiddler?
The MiG-31 Foxhound has a longer range at 3,000 km compared to the Tu-128 Fiddler's 2,565 km.
Which can fly higher, the MiG-31 Foxhound or Tu-128 Fiddler?
The MiG-31 Foxhound has a higher service ceiling at 20,600 meters (67,585 ft) compared to the Tu-128 Fiddler's 15,600 meters (51,181 ft).
Which is heavier, the MiG-31 Foxhound or Tu-128 Fiddler?
The MiG-31 Foxhound has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 46,200 kg compared to the Tu-128 Fiddler's 43,000 kg.
Which is larger, the MiG-31 Foxhound or Tu-128 Fiddler?
The Tu-128 Fiddler is longer at 27.2 meters compared to the MiG-31 Foxhound's 22.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the MiG-31 Foxhound or Tu-128 Fiddler?
The MiG-31 Foxhound is more expensive at approximately $55 million per unit compared to the Tu-128 Fiddler at $7.0 million.
Which entered service first, the MiG-31 Foxhound or Tu-128 Fiddler?
The Tu-128 Fiddler entered service first in 1964, 17 years before the MiG-31 Foxhound which entered service in 1981.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MiG-31 Foxhound or Tu-128 Fiddler?
The MiG-31 Foxhound has been produced in greater numbers with 519 units compared to 198 units of the Tu-128 Fiddler.