The Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-25 (Russian: ?????? ? ??????? ???-25; NATO reporting name: Foxbat) is a supersonic interceptor and reconnaissance aircraft that is among the fastest military aircraft to enter service. Designed by the Soviet Union's Mikoyan-Gurevich bureau, it is one of the few combat aircraft built primarily using stainless steel. It was to be the last plane designed by Mikhail Gurevich, before his retirement.
Role
Interceptor and reconnaissance aircraft
National origin
Soviet Union
Manufacturer
Mikoyan-Gurevich / Mikoyan
First flight
6 March 1964
Introduction
1970
Status
In limited service
Primary users
Soviet Air Defence Forces (historical)
Indian Air Force (historical)
Algerian Air Force
See Operators section for others
Produced
1964–1984
Number built
1,186[1]
Developed into
Mikoyan MiG-31
Specifications
General Characteristics
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- Wingspan 35.5ft (10.8m)
- Length 61.9ft (18.9m)
- Height 16.7ft (5.1m)
- Empty Weight 22,483lbs (10,198kg)
- Loaded Weight 30,416lbs (13,796kg)
Performance
- Power/Weight Ratio 5.762
- Wing Loading 47.8lbs/ft2 (233.6kg/m2)
- Wing Area 635.8ft2 (59.1m2)
- Drag Points 6894
Parts
- Number of Parts 195
- Control Surfaces 10
- Performance Cost 941
