MiG-25 Foxbat vs Tu-128 Fiddler
| 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, operational from 1961-1992, notably deployed for long-range patrols and defense against strategic bombers. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Tupolev |
| First flight | 18 March 1961 |
| Year introduced | 1963 |
| Number produced | 198 units |
| Average unit price | $7 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 |
| 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 | 80.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 18.1 m â—‰ |
| Height | 7.0 m â—‰ |
| Length | 27.2 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 1740 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | -- km |
| Service ceiling | 18,000 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 40,000 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 24,500 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 13,598 kgf â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the MiG-25 Foxbat or Tu-128 Fiddler?
The MiG-25 Foxbat is faster with a maximum speed of 3,000 km/h compared to the Tu-128 Fiddler's 1,740 km/h, a difference of 1,260 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MiG-25 Foxbat or Tu-128 Fiddler?
The MiG-25 Foxbat has a longer range at 1,860 km compared to the Tu-128 Fiddler's 0 km.
Which can fly higher, the MiG-25 Foxbat or Tu-128 Fiddler?
The MiG-25 Foxbat has a higher service ceiling at 20,700 meters (67,913 ft) compared to the Tu-128 Fiddler's 18,000 meters (59,055 ft).
Which is heavier, the MiG-25 Foxbat or Tu-128 Fiddler?
The Tu-128 Fiddler has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 40,000 kg compared to the MiG-25 Foxbat's 36,200 kg.
Which is larger, the MiG-25 Foxbat or Tu-128 Fiddler?
The Tu-128 Fiddler is longer at 27.2 meters compared to the MiG-25 Foxbat's 23.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the MiG-25 Foxbat or Tu-128 Fiddler?
The MiG-25 Foxbat is more expensive at approximately $15 million per unit compared to the Tu-128 Fiddler at $7.0 million.
Which entered service first, the MiG-25 Foxbat or Tu-128 Fiddler?
The Tu-128 Fiddler entered service first in 1963, 7 years before the MiG-25 Foxbat which entered service in 1970.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MiG-25 Foxbat or Tu-128 Fiddler?
The MiG-25 Foxbat has been produced in greater numbers with 1,186 units compared to 198 units of the Tu-128 Fiddler.