Single-seal interceptor (Foxbat A) and reconnaissance fighter (Foxbat B). Believed flown in prototype form 1963-64 with service deliveries following from 1970-71. The MiG-25 multi-purpose fighter has established a number of FAI-recognised records since 1965 under the designation Ye-266. During 1973. the Ye-266 averaged. 1.619 mph (2 605 km/h) over a 100.km closed circuit attained an altitude of 98.425 ft (30 000 m) in 4 min 3.9 sec. and established an absolute altitude record of 118.897 It (36 240 m). The MiG-25 has Jay Bird (J-band) radar for missile guidance and target location, and it is equipped to receive signals from a ground-to-air digital transmission system Incorporating ground-based tanking radars. The MiG-25R has performed reconnaissance missions at extreme altitudes over Israel from Egyptian bases.
| Country of origin | USSR |
| Performance | (Estimated) Max short-period dash speed. 2.100 mph (3 380 km/h) or Mach 3.2 at 39.370 FT (12 000 m); max sustained speed. 1.780 mph (2 865 km/h) or Mach 2.7 at 39.370 ft (12 000 m), 975 mph (1 570 km/h) or Mach 1.3 at 4.920 ft (1 500 m); normal combat radius. 700 mls (1 125 km). time to 36.000 It (10 970 m). 2-5 min. |
| Power Plant | Two (approx.) 24,250 lb (11 000 kg) reheat Tumansky turbojets. |
| Armament | Four wing stations for radar homing AAMs for the intercept role. The MiG-25R (Foxbat B) has camera nose and no weapons pylons. |
| Weights | (Estimated) Empty equipped. 34.000 lb (15420 kg) |
| Normal loaded, 50.000-55.000 lb (22 680-24 950 kg) | |
| Max. take-off. 64.200 lb (29 120 kg) | |
| Dimensions | (Estimated) Span. 41 ft 0 in (12.5 m) |
| Length. 70 ft 0 in (21.33 m) | |
