MiG-31 Foxhound vs Su-15 Flagon

Overview

The MiG-31 Foxhound 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-31 Foxhound vs 1,971 km/h for the Su-15 Flagon. The MiG-31 Foxhound has an operational range of 3,000 km vs 1,380 km for the Su-15 Flagon. The MiG-31 Foxhound operates at altitudes up to 20,600 m compared to 17,678 m for the Su-15 Flagon. At 46,200 kg MTOW, the MiG-31 Foxhound is 3.6x the Su-15 Flagon's 13,000 kg.

The MiG-31 Foxhound has been produced in 519 units vs 1,290 for the Su-15 Flagon. Unit cost is $55M for the MiG-31 Foxhound vs $4M for the Su-15 Flagon. The Su-15 Flagon first flew 13 years before the MiG-31 Foxhound (1962 vs 1975).

MiG-31 Foxhound

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
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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-31 Foxhound

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—‰

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-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.

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