Description
The MiG-25 Foxbat is a high altitude supersonic interceptor.

History and Features
When the USSR learnt that the US had started work on the B-70 Valkyrie as a Mach 3 strategic bomber, it undertook the design of a fighter intended specifically to counter the US high altitude bomber. Even though the B-70 was cancelled in 1961 the Soviets pushed ahead with their new fighter. The MiG-25 first flew in April 1965 as the Ye-266 and later set several world records.

The MiG-25 "Foxbat-A" first entered service in 1970. It was made largely of steel and titanium ti withstand the effect of kinetic heating, and was out fitted with an old fashion but very powerful radar as well as four examples of the largest air to air missiles ever deployed. Total production was in the order of 600 aircraft in several variants, including a recon variant. The MiG-25 has also seen limited service with several counties in the Middle East.

General Characteristics
Primary function: Single Seat Interceptor
Contractor: Mikoyan Gurevich
Power plant: Two Tumanskii R-31 turbojets
Thrust: 27,010 pounds (12,250kg)
Wing span: 45 feet (13.95 meters)
Length: 78 feet, 1.75 inches (23.82 meters)
Height: 20 feet (6.10 meters)
Speed: Mach 3.2
Maximum takeoff weight: 37,425 pounds, (82,507 kg)
Ceiling: 80,050 feet (24,400 meters)
Range: Combat Radius 702 miles ( 1,130 km)
Crew: One
Armament: Up to four Air to Air Missles including AA-6 Acrid Missiles.