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MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the interceptors category.
01 / Overview
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-25
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1970–1984
Quantity
1,186
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
INTERCEPTORS · COLD WAR
6
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
60
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ 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
- Hardpoints4
- Air-to-Air MissilesYes
- Air-to-Ground MissilesYes
▤Avionics & Stealth3MOD.3
- RadarRP-25 Smerch-A1 radar
- IRSTYes
- Electronic Warfare SuiteYes
⬢Production2MOD.2
- Total Built1,186
- Operators4
▲Service History1MOD.1
- Operational StatusIn limited service with the Algerian Air Force
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1970Production started
- 1980First deployment: Iran–Iraq War
- 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
Operator Countries15country
05 / MASS Score
INTERCEPTORS RANKING Interceptors · Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
ⓘ Rankings are within theInterceptorscategory.
📖 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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