MiG-25 Foxbat vs Su-15 Flagon
| Soviet interceptor and reconnaissance aircraft, operational during the Cold War, renowned for its high-speed performance. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Mikoyan-Gurevitch |
| First flight | 6 March 1964 |
| Year introduced | 1970 |
| Number produced | 1186 units |
| Average unit price | $15 million |
| Soviet interceptor jet, notable for its Cold War service, involved notably in significant incidents such as Korean Air Lines Flight 007. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Sukhoi |
| First flight | 30 May 1962 |
| Year introduced | 1967 |
| Number produced | 1290 units |
| Average unit price | $4 million |
| Wing area | 61.4 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 14.0 m â—‰ |
| Height | 6.1 m â—‰ |
| Length | 23.8 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 3000 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,860 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 20,700 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 36,200 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 20,000 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 14,984 kgf â—‰ |
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| Wing area | 34.8 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 10.9 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.8 m â—‰ |
| Length | 16.5 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 1971 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,380 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 17,678 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 13,000 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 7,956 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 4,853 kgf â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the MiG-25 Foxbat or Su-15 Flagon?
The MiG-25 Foxbat is faster with a maximum speed of 3,000 km/h compared to the Su-15 Flagon's 1,971 km/h, a difference of 1,029 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MiG-25 Foxbat or Su-15 Flagon?
The MiG-25 Foxbat has a longer range at 1,860 km compared to the Su-15 Flagon's 1,380 km.
Which can fly higher, the MiG-25 Foxbat or Su-15 Flagon?
The MiG-25 Foxbat has a higher service ceiling at 20,700 meters (67,913 ft) compared to the Su-15 Flagon's 17,678 meters (57,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the MiG-25 Foxbat or Su-15 Flagon?
The MiG-25 Foxbat has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 36,200 kg compared to the Su-15 Flagon's 13,000 kg.
Which is larger, the MiG-25 Foxbat or Su-15 Flagon?
The MiG-25 Foxbat is longer at 23.8 meters compared to the Su-15 Flagon's 16.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the MiG-25 Foxbat or Su-15 Flagon?
The MiG-25 Foxbat is more expensive at approximately $15 million per unit compared to the Su-15 Flagon at $4.0 million.
Which entered service first, the MiG-25 Foxbat or Su-15 Flagon?
The Su-15 Flagon entered service first in 1967, 3 years before the MiG-25 Foxbat which entered service in 1970.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MiG-25 Foxbat or Su-15 Flagon?
The Su-15 Flagon has been produced in greater numbers with 1,290 units compared to 1,186 units of the MiG-25 Foxbat.