MiG-31 Foxhound vs Mystère IV
The MiG-31 Foxhound and the Mystère IV are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Mikoyan-Gurevitch and Dassault respectively. The MiG-31 Foxhound reaches 3,000 km/h — 2.7x the Mystère IV's 1,120 km/h. The MiG-31 Foxhound has an operational range of 3,000 km vs 915 km for the Mystère IV. The MiG-31 Foxhound operates at altitudes up to 20,600 m compared to 13,700 m for the Mystère IV. At 46,200 kg MTOW, the MiG-31 Foxhound is 4.5x the Mystère IV's 10,320 kg. The MiG-31 Foxhound has been produced in 519 units vs 411 for the Mystère IV. Unit cost is $55M for the MiG-31 Foxhound vs $1.5M for the Mystère IV. The Mystère IV first flew 23 years before the MiG-31 Foxhound (1952 vs 1975).
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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 |
| French jet fighter-bomber, prominent during the Cold War, extensively deployed in the Suez Crisis and Indo-Pakistan War. | |
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| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Dassault |
| First flight | 28 September 1952 |
| Year introduced | 1954 |
| Number produced | 411 units |
| Average unit price | $1.5 million |
| Wing area | 61.6 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 13.5 m ◉ |
| Height | 6.2 m ◉ |
| Length | 22.7 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 3000 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 3,000 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 20,600 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 46,200 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 21,830 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 9,500 kgf ◉ |
| Wing area | 32.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 11.1 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.6 m ◉ |
| Length | 14.8 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 1120 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 915 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 13,700 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 10,320 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 7,140 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 3,334 kgf ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the MiG-31 Foxhound or Mystère IV?
The MiG-31 Foxhound is faster with a maximum speed of 3,000 km/h compared to the Mystère IV's 1,120 km/h, a difference of 1,880 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MiG-31 Foxhound or Mystère IV?
The MiG-31 Foxhound has a longer range at 3,000 km compared to the Mystère IV's 915 km.
Which can fly higher, the MiG-31 Foxhound or Mystère IV?
The MiG-31 Foxhound has a higher service ceiling at 20,600 meters (67,585 ft) compared to the Mystère IV's 13,700 meters (44,947 ft).
Which is heavier, the MiG-31 Foxhound or Mystère IV?
The MiG-31 Foxhound has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 46,200 kg compared to the Mystère IV's 10,320 kg.
Which is larger, the MiG-31 Foxhound or Mystère IV?
The MiG-31 Foxhound is longer at 22.7 meters compared to the Mystère IV's 14.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the MiG-31 Foxhound or Mystère IV?
The MiG-31 Foxhound is more expensive at approximately $55 million per unit compared to the Mystère IV at $1.5 million.
Which entered service first, the MiG-31 Foxhound or Mystère IV?
The Mystère IV entered service first in 1954, 29 years before the MiG-31 Foxhound which entered service in 1983.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MiG-31 Foxhound or Mystère IV?
The MiG-31 Foxhound has been produced in greater numbers with 519 units compared to 411 units of the Mystère IV.