MiG-25 Foxbat vs Su-15 Flagon

Overview

The MiG-25 Foxbat and the Su-15 Flagon are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Mikoyan-Gurevitch and Sukhoi respectively.

Top speed is 3,000 km/h for the MiG-25 Foxbat vs 1,971 km/h for the Su-15 Flagon. The MiG-25 Foxbat has an operational range of 1,860 km vs 1,380 km for the Su-15 Flagon. The MiG-25 Foxbat operates at altitudes up to 20,700 m compared to 17,678 m for the Su-15 Flagon. At 36,200 kg MTOW, the MiG-25 Foxbat is 2.8x the Su-15 Flagon's 13,000 kg.

The MiG-25 Foxbat has been produced in 1,186 units vs 1,290 for the Su-15 Flagon. Unit cost is $15M for the MiG-25 Foxbat vs $4M for the Su-15 Flagon. The Su-15 Flagon first flew 2 years before the MiG-25 Foxbat (1962 vs 1964).

MiG-25 Foxbat

Soviet interceptor and reconnaissance aircraft, operational during the Cold War, renowned for its high-speed performance.
Mikoyan-Gurevitch MiG-25 Foxbat Combat profile drawing
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
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Su-15 Flagon

Soviet interceptor jet, notable for its Cold War service, involved notably in significant incidents such as Korean Air Lines Flight 007.
Sukhoi Su-15 Flagon Combat profile drawing
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
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MiG-25 Foxbat

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 7,492 kgf â—‰

Su-15 Flagon

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.

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