Overview
Built to catch fast American bombers and spy planes, the MiG-25 was made mostly of nickel steel to survive the heat of very high speed. Its appearance alarmed the West and helped prompt the development of the F-15.
Specifications
Dimensions
| Length | 19.75 m |
|---|---|
| Wingspan | 14.01 m |
| Height | 6.10 m |
| Wing area | 61.4 m² |
Weights & fuel
| Empty weight | 20,000 kg |
|---|---|
| Max. take-off weight | 36,720 kg |
Performance
| Max. speed | 3,000 km/h |
|---|---|
| Max. Mach | Mach 2.83 |
| Range | 1,730 km |
| Ferry range | 2,575 km |
| Service ceiling | 20,700 m |
| Rate of climb | 208.0 m/s |
Crew & capacity
| Crew | 1 |
|---|---|
| Hardpoints | 4 |
Powerplant
| Engines | 2 |
|---|---|
| Engine model | Tumansky R-15B-300 |
| Thrust (each) | 73.5 kN |
| Thrust with afterburner (each) | 100.1 kN |
Figures are compiled from public sources and may be approximate; they can vary by variant and configuration.
Photos
Photo 1: Leonid Faerberg (transport-photo.com) / Wikimedia Commons · GFDL 1.2
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