MiG-31 Foxhound vs Yak-141 Freestyle

Overview

The MiG-31 Foxhound and the Yak-141 Freestyle are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Mikoyan-Gurevitch and Yakovlev respectively.

Top speed is 3,000 km/h for the MiG-31 Foxhound vs 1,800 km/h for the Yak-141 Freestyle. The MiG-31 Foxhound has an operational range of 3,000 km vs 2,100 km for the Yak-141 Freestyle. The MiG-31 Foxhound operates at altitudes up to 20,600 m compared to 15,500 m for the Yak-141 Freestyle. At 46,200 kg MTOW, the MiG-31 Foxhound is 2.4x the Yak-141 Freestyle's 19,500 kg.

The MiG-31 Foxhound has been produced in 519 units vs 4 for the Yak-141 Freestyle. The MiG-31 Foxhound first flew 12 years before the Yak-141 Freestyle (1975 vs 1987).

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
Soviet supersonic VTOL fighter, developed during late Cold War conditions, unused militarily despite ambitious testing regimen.
Yakovlev Yak-141 Freestyle Combat profile drawing
Origin country 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Yakovlev
First flight 9 March 1987
Year introduced --
Number produced 4 units
Average unit price --
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 31.7 m² ◉
Wingspan 10.1 m â—‰
Height 5.0 m â—‰
Length 18.4 m â—‰
Maximum speed 1800 km/h â—‰
Operational range 2,100 km â—‰
Service ceiling 15,500 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 19,500 kg â—‰
Empty weight 11,650 kg â—‰
Total thrust 1 x 11,022 kgf â—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MiG-31 Foxhound or Yak-141 Freestyle?
The MiG-31 Foxhound is faster with a maximum speed of 3,000 km/h compared to the Yak-141 Freestyle's 1,800 km/h, a difference of 1,200 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MiG-31 Foxhound or Yak-141 Freestyle?
The MiG-31 Foxhound has a longer range at 3,000 km compared to the Yak-141 Freestyle's 2,100 km.
Which can fly higher, the MiG-31 Foxhound or Yak-141 Freestyle?
The MiG-31 Foxhound has a higher service ceiling at 20,600 meters (67,585 ft) compared to the Yak-141 Freestyle's 15,500 meters (50,853 ft).
Which is heavier, the MiG-31 Foxhound or Yak-141 Freestyle?
The MiG-31 Foxhound has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 46,200 kg compared to the Yak-141 Freestyle's 19,500 kg.
Which is larger, the MiG-31 Foxhound or Yak-141 Freestyle?
The MiG-31 Foxhound is longer at 22.7 meters compared to the Yak-141 Freestyle's 18.4 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MiG-31 Foxhound or Yak-141 Freestyle?
The MiG-31 Foxhound has been produced in greater numbers with 519 units compared to 4 units of the Yak-141 Freestyle.