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MiG-25 (Foxbat)

Interceptor and strike-reconnaissance aircraftFielded 1970Pending verification

Also known as: NATO Designation: "Foxbat"

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MiG-25 (Foxbat)
Photo: Антон Самарский at Russian Wikipedia · CC BY 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
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System
TypeInterceptor and strike-reconnaissance aircraft
Alternative designationsNATO Designation: "Foxbat"
Date of introduction1970
ProliferationAt least 6 countries
Crew1Med[1]
Dimensions and weight
Length23.82 m78 ftMed[1]
Wingspan14.01 m46 ftMed[1]
Height6.1 m20 ftMed[1]
Wing area61.4 sq m (661 sq ft)Med[1]
Armament and payload
Hardpoint/Weapon Station 1: locationwingMed[1]
Hardpoint/Weapon Station 1: quantity4.0 eaMed[1]
Hardpoint/Weapon Station 2: locationfuselageMed[1]
Hardpoint/Weapon Station 2: quantity6.0 eaMed[1]
ArmamentAA-6 ACRID; AA-7; AA-6 ACRID w/ AA-8 APHID/AA- 11 ARCHER; AA-7 APEX w/ AA-8 APHID/AA-11 ARCHERMed[1]
Fire control
RadarRP-25 (Smerch A-4) radar based on vacuum tube electronics, for early MiG-25P. RP-25MN (Saphir-25) radar based on semiconductor electronics, for later variants.Med[1]
Radar AltimeterYes, RV-4 Radar AltimeterMed[1]
Variants
MiG-25P "Foxbat-A" InterceptorSingle-seat all-weather interceptor fighter aircraft, powered by two Tumansky R-15B-300 turbojet engines, fitted with RP-25 Smerch-A1 radar and armed with four R-40 air-to-air missiles.[1]
MiG-25RB "Foxbat-B" Strike-ReconnaissancSingle-seat high-altitude daylight reconnaissance aircraft, fitted with improved reconnaissance suite and a Peleng automatic bombing system. The aircraft can carry a bombload of eight 500 kg (1,100 lb) bombs.[1]
Weapons and payload options · 4Confidence · Source
AA-6 ACRIDAAM
Med[1]
Type
AAM
AA-7AAM
Med[1]
Type
AAM
AA-6 ACRID w/ AA-8 APHID/AA- 11 ARCHERAAM
Med[1]
Type
AAM
AA-7 APEX w/ AA-8 APHID/AA-11 ARCHERAAM
Med[1]
Type
AAM
Summary

The Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-25 (Russian: Микоян и Гуревич МиГ-25; NATO reporting name: Foxbat) is a supersonic interceptor and reconnaissance aircraft that was among the fastest military aircraft to enter service.

Draft entry. Values come from the cited public sources and are awaiting editor verification.
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Operators
AzerbaijanAlgeriaLibyaRussiaSyriaUkraine
Sources
  1. MiG-25 (Foxbat) Russian Interceptor and Strike-Reconnaissance Aircraft, U.S. Army TRADOC G-2 Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN)
    Published/updated 2026-03-20 · Tier 1 · checked 2026-10-10
Change log
  • 2026-10-10 Entry created from the Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN), bulk import
  • 2026-10-10 Added photo (CC BY 3.0)