Straight rip off of an f-15.
Straight rip off of an f-15.
Actually this is a derivative of the MiG-25 Foxbat, which was originally designed to intercept the B-70 and SR-71. It is a pure interceptor, with no dogfight capabilities. This was not necessary, since it’s primary mission was to intercept bombers. The same applies to other aircraft designed specifically for the VV-PVO (a separate air force and the Soviet equivalence to the USAF Air Defense Command) such as the Tu-128, Su-9, Su-11, Su-15, and Yak-25. It’s design also pre-dates the F-15.
That is immaterial to the ability to use the system.