MiG-31 Foxhound vs Su-15 Flagon
| Soviet interceptor jet, famed for its Cold War period deployment, primarily used for high-speed, high-altitude defensive missions. | |
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| 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 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 | 61.6 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 19,000 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-31 Foxhound or Su-15 Flagon?
The MiG-31 Foxhound 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-31 Foxhound or Su-15 Flagon?
The MiG-31 Foxhound has a longer range at 3,000 km compared to the Su-15 Flagon's 1,380 km.
Which can fly higher, the MiG-31 Foxhound or Su-15 Flagon?
The MiG-31 Foxhound has a higher service ceiling at 20,600 meters (67,585 ft) compared to the Su-15 Flagon's 17,678 meters (57,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the MiG-31 Foxhound or Su-15 Flagon?
The MiG-31 Foxhound has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 46,200 kg compared to the Su-15 Flagon's 13,000 kg.
Which is larger, the MiG-31 Foxhound or Su-15 Flagon?
The MiG-31 Foxhound is longer at 22.7 meters compared to the Su-15 Flagon's 16.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the MiG-31 Foxhound or Su-15 Flagon?
The MiG-31 Foxhound is more expensive at approximately $55 million per unit compared to the Su-15 Flagon at $4.0 million.
Which entered service first, the MiG-31 Foxhound or Su-15 Flagon?
The Su-15 Flagon entered service first in 1967, 16 years before the MiG-31 Foxhound which entered service in 1983.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MiG-31 Foxhound or Su-15 Flagon?
The Su-15 Flagon has been produced in greater numbers with 1,290 units compared to 519 units of the MiG-31 Foxhound.