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Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-25
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Mikoyan-GurevichMiG-25

Interceptors · Russia · 1970
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Mikoyan-GurevichMiG-25

Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-25
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-25 Photo: Unknown author · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Speed
90
Rate of Climb
80
Service Ceiling
85
Radar & Sensors
40
Long-Range Missiles
50
Range
60
Readiness
70
Reliability
60
Technology
70
Cost-Effectiveness
55
Origin Russia
ManufacturerRussian Aircraft Corporation MiG, Sokol
CategoryInterceptors
EraCold War
In service1970–1984
Operators15 countries
Quantity1,186
Data Quality87%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
69
Interceptors MASS Rating
6/10
Cold War
30/87
All-Time
Interceptors · 10 axes scored
Speed
90
Rate of Climb
80
Service Ceiling
85
Radar & Sensors
40
Long-Range Missiles
50
Range
60
Readiness
70
Reliability
60
Technology
70
Cost-Effectiveness
55
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the interceptors category.
01 / Overview
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-25
Category
Country
Production
1970–1984
Quantity
1,186
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
INTERCEPTORS · COLD WAR
6
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
60
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
69
interceptors category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the interceptors category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General5MOD.5
  • First Flight1964
  • Service Entry Year1970
  • Crew1
  • Primary RoleInterceptor and reconnaissance aircraft
  • In ServiceYes
◈Powerplant6MOD.6
  • Engine TypeTumansky R-15B-300
  • Engine ModelTumansky R-15BD-300
  • Number of Engines2
  • Thrust (dry, each)8,790
  • Thrust (afterburner, each)11,190
  • AfterburnerYes
▣Performance5MOD.5
  • Top Speed3,000 km/h
  • Top Speed (Mach)2.83 Mach
  • Service Ceiling20,700 m
  • Ferry Range2,200 km
  • Rate of Climb60 m/s
◇Dimensions & Weights7MOD.7
  • Length23.82 m
  • Wingspan13.5 m
  • Height5.85 m
  • Wing Area102
  • Empty Weight23,500 kg
  • Loaded Weight23,500 kg
  • Max Takeoff Weight36,720 kg
◆Armament3MOD.3
▤Avionics & Stealth3MOD.3
⬢Production2MOD.2
  • Total Built1,186
  • Operators4
▲Service History1MOD.1
  • Operational StatusIn limited service with the Algerian Air Force
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1970Production started
  2. 1980First deployment: Iran–Iraq War
  3. 1984Production ended
56
years in service
14
years in production
1,186
units produced
12
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it. 3 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE5terms
An afterburner is a device that injects fuel into a jet engine's hot exhaust gases, generating additional thrust through combustion.
Air-to-air missiles are guided missiles fired from aircraft to engage other aircraft. They are used for self-defense and to gain air superiority.
Air-to-Ground Missiles are guided missiles fired from aircraft to attack ground targets. They enable aircraft to engage and destroy enemy ground positions, vehicles, and installations.
A collection of integrated electronic systems on a military aircraft designed to detect, identify, disrupt, or deceive enemy radar, communications, and guided weapons.
Infrared Search and Track (IRST) is a passive sensor system that detects and tracks airborne targets by their heat signatures without emitting radiation.
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