MiG-31BM Foxhound vs F-15 Eagle / F-15EX
Fighters ยท ๐ท๐บ Russia vs ๐บ๐ธ United States
A Mach 2.8 interceptor from the Cold War still in service as a high-altitude missile platform, including for the Kinzhal aeroballistic missile.
An undefeated air-superiority design with over 100 aerial victories and zero confirmed losses in air combat. The new F-15EX carries the largest missile load of any US fighter.
Key differences
- F-15 Eagle / F-15EX flies farther: 4,800 vs 3,000 km (+60%).
- MiG-31BM Foxhound is cheaper: ~$35M vs ~$90M per unit.
- F-15 Eagle / F-15EX is far more numerous: 1,700+ built vs 500+.
- MiG-31BM Foxhound is the newer design (entered service 1981 vs 1976).
Specifications side by side
| MiG-31BM Foxhound | F-15 Eagle / F-15EX | |
|---|---|---|
| ๐ท๐บ Russia | Country of origin | ๐บ๐ธ United States |
| 1981 | In service since | 1976 |
| 3,000 km/h | Top speed | 3,000 km/h |
| 3,000 km | Range | 4,800 km |
| 21.8 t | Weight | 20.4 t |
| 2 | Crew | 2 |
| 23mm GSh-6-23, R-37M long-range AAM, Kinzhal carrier | Armament | 20mm M61, up to 12 AAM (F-15EX), JDAM, JASSM |
| ~$35M | Unit cost | ~$90M |
| 500+ | Units built | 1,700+ |
Tables compare stated specifications; real combat outcomes depend on crew training, situation, support and rules of engagement โ not stats alone.