MiG-25 Foxbat vs Mirage I / MD-550 Mystère Delta

The MiG-25 Foxbat and the Mirage I / MD-550 Mystère Delta are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Mikoyan-Gurevitch and Dassault respectively. Top speed is 3,000 km/h for the MiG-25 Foxbat vs 1,700 km/h for the Mirage I / MD-550 Mystère Delta. The MiG-25 Foxbat operates at altitudes up to 20,700 m compared to 14,600 m for the Mirage I / MD-550 Mystère Delta. At 36,200 kg MTOW, the MiG-25 Foxbat is 7.0x the Mirage I / MD-550 Mystère Delta's 5,150 kg. The MiG-25 Foxbat has been produced in 1,186 units vs 1,422 for the Mirage I / MD-550 Mystère Delta. Unit cost is $15M for the MiG-25 Foxbat vs $12M for the Mirage I / MD-550 Mystère Delta. The Mirage I / MD-550 Mystère Delta first flew 9 years before the MiG-25 Foxbat (1955 vs 1964).

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
French experimental jet fighter from the 1950s, never deployed in combat or operational use.
Dassault Mirage I / MD-550 Mystère Delta Combat profile drawing
Origin country 🇫🇷 France
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Dassault
First flight 25 June 1955
Year introduced 1961
Number produced 1422 units
Average unit price $12 million
Wing area 61.4 m²
Wingspan 14.0 m
Height 6.1 m
Length 23.8 m
Maximum speed 3000 km/h
Operational range 1,860 km
Service ceiling 20,700 m
Max. takeoff weight 36,200 kg
Empty weight 20,000 kg
Total thrust 2 x 7,492 kgf
Wing area 27.1 m²
Wingspan 7.3 m
Height -- m
Length 12.8 m
Maximum speed 1700 km/h
Operational range -- km
Service ceiling 14,600 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,150 kg
Empty weight 3,610 kg
Total thrust 2 x 980 kgf

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MiG-25 Foxbat or Mirage I / MD-550 Mystère Delta?
The MiG-25 Foxbat is faster with a maximum speed of 3,000 km/h compared to the Mirage I / MD-550 Mystère Delta's 1,700 km/h, a difference of 1,300 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MiG-25 Foxbat or Mirage I / MD-550 Mystère Delta?
The MiG-25 Foxbat has a longer range at 1,860 km compared to the Mirage I / MD-550 Mystère Delta's 0 km.
Which can fly higher, the MiG-25 Foxbat or Mirage I / MD-550 Mystère Delta?
The MiG-25 Foxbat has a higher service ceiling at 20,700 meters (67,913 ft) compared to the Mirage I / MD-550 Mystère Delta's 14,600 meters (47,900 ft).
Which is heavier, the MiG-25 Foxbat or Mirage I / MD-550 Mystère Delta?
The MiG-25 Foxbat has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 36,200 kg compared to the Mirage I / MD-550 Mystère Delta's 5,150 kg.
Which is larger, the MiG-25 Foxbat or Mirage I / MD-550 Mystère Delta?
The MiG-25 Foxbat is longer at 23.8 meters compared to the Mirage I / MD-550 Mystère Delta's 12.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the MiG-25 Foxbat or Mirage I / MD-550 Mystère Delta?
The MiG-25 Foxbat is more expensive at approximately $15 million per unit compared to the Mirage I / MD-550 Mystère Delta at $12 million.
Which entered service first, the MiG-25 Foxbat or Mirage I / MD-550 Mystère Delta?
The Mirage I / MD-550 Mystère Delta entered service first in 1961, 9 years before the MiG-25 Foxbat which entered service in 1970.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MiG-25 Foxbat or Mirage I / MD-550 Mystère Delta?
The Mirage I / MD-550 Mystère Delta has been produced in greater numbers with 1,422 units compared to 1,186 units of the MiG-25 Foxbat.