To: vannrox
The Russians are just pissed that we've got stuff better than that old FireFox plane :)
To: Centurion2000
I believe you mean the Foxbat!
Designed in 1958-62, the MiG-25 was to be used to intercept mainly the American supersonic XB-70 Valkyrie bomber, and other high-altitude fast-flying aircraft. Though it is large, heavy, and not at all technologically advanced, the MiG-25 is the fastest interceptor aircraft of its time. Armed with a powerful long-range radar and large AAMs, the 'Foxbat' has virtually no capability for close combat due to its bulky, unmaneuverable airframe.
Although the B-70 was eventually cancelled, production of the MiG-25 went ahead, and took to the air as the Ye-155R-1 recce prototype on March 6, 1964. A Ye-155P-1 interceptor prototype followed on September 9th of the same year.
The 155R prototype led to the production of the MiG-25R recce variant, and was followed by the MiG-25RB after being made bomber capable in 1970. The 155P led to the production of the MiG-25P fighter with four underwing AAMs. The final MiG-25 interceptor is the MiG-25PD, and has uprated engines and more powerful radar over earlier versions. The type has been exported to Algeria, Libya, and Syria.
Prime contractor: Mikoyan-Gurevich Design Bureau
Nation of origin: Soviet Union
Function: Medium-range interceptor
Crew: 1
Year: 1964
In-service year: 1968
Engine: Two Soyuz/Tumansky R-15BD-300 afterburning turbojets, 24,700 lb thrust each
Dimensions
Wing span: 14.02 m / 46 ft
Length: 23.82 m / 78 ft 2 in
Height: 6.1 m / 20 ft
Weight: 44,092 lb empty / 79,807 lb max. take off
Ceiling: 67,900 ft
Speed:
@ altitude: 3,000 km/h / 1,865 mph
@ sea level: 1,200 km/h / 745 mph
Range: 1,730 km / 1,075 miles
Armament: Two R-23, two R-40, four R-60, or four R-73A AAMs
Current available pictures:
(640x392x16m - 34K)
MiG-25RB 'Foxbat'
To: Centurion2000
LOL!
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