MiG-25 Foxbat

The Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-25, NATO reporting name "Foxbat", was a Cold War engineering feat, designed as a high-speed, high-altitude interceptor to counter the American XB-70 Valkyrie and SR-71 Blackbird. Uniquely constructed predominantly from nickel-steel alloy to withstand the extreme heat generated at Mach 3 speeds, the Foxbat was one of the fastest combat aircraft ever to enter service. Its large Tumansky R-15 engines provided enough thrust to propel it to an operational ceiling of over 80,000 feet. The MiG-25's appearance in the late 1960s sent shockwaves through Western intelligence communities, directly leading to the development of the American F-15 Eagle.

MiG-25P

The original interceptor configuration, designed to counter high-speed, high-altitude threats like the XB-70 Valkyrie. It was equipped with the powerful Smerch-A1 radar and armed with large R-40 air-to-air missiles. Its specialized role and extreme speed made it a focal point of Western intelligence during the Cold War.

Specs
Engine type	Tumansky R-15B-300
Length	78.1 ft / 23.82 m
Height	20.0 ft / 6.10 m
Wingspan	45.9 ft / 14.1 m
Seats	1

MiG-25R

A specialized reconnaissance variant equipped with high-resolution cameras and electronic intelligence gathering equipment. Flying at extreme speeds and altitudes, it was virtually immune to interception by contemporary fighter aircraft and surface-to-air missiles during its peak service years.

Specs
Engine type	Tumansky R-15B-300
Length	78.1 ft / 23.82 m
Height	19.7 ft / 6.0 m
Wingspan	43.11 ft / 13.38 m
Seats	1