The Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-25 (Russian: Микоян и Гуревич МиГ-25; NATO reporting name: Foxbat) is a supersonic interceptor and reconnaissance aircraft that is among the fastest military aircraft to enter service. Designed by the Soviet Union 's Mikoyan-Gurevich bureau, it is an aircraft built primarily using stainless steel.

In 1970, the recon bird was upgraded to the MiG-25RB reconnaissance bomber standard capable not only of reconnaissance and surveillance missions but of high-altitude bombing of ground targets as well.

Jun 6, 2020 · MiG-25RB combat experience in Egypt, Syria, Iraq and the northern Caucasus proved the unique capabilities of this reconnaissance/ bomber variant, and in 1981 India acquired six ‘RBs and two MiG- 25RU trainers. Other operators included Algeria, Bulgaria, Libya and Syria.

Sep 7, 2020 · The Mikoyan-Gurevich (MiG)-25P is a supersonic interceptor and reconnaissance aircraft for countering air targets in all weather conditions, by day and by night, and in dense hostile electronic warfare environments. The MiG-25P constitutes a part of the Russian S-155P missile interceptor system.

The MIG-25 aircraft is a two-engine, high-wing airplane with slim delta wings swept somewhat backwards, horizontal arrowlike tail surfaces, and separate vertical tail surfaces.

Oct 3, 2023 · The MiG-25R ("Foxbat-B") became the single-seat reconnaissance aircraft fielding cameras, ECCM equipment and sensor suites suitable for the role.

Apr 16, 2019 · It is a story of MiG-25R of the Indian Air Force flew deep into Pakistani airspace on a reconnaissance mission, photographed sensitive defence sites and broke the sound barrier, sending a powerful sonic boom to Islamabad.

Dec 9, 2024 · It gave rise to the MiG-25 'Foxbat' - a twin-engine interceptor and reconnaissance icon of the Cold War, renowned for its speed and altitude capabilities. The Mikoyan-Gurevich design bureau launched the Ye-155 program to counter U.S. bombers like the XB-70.

May 14, 2014 · The MiG-25 was designed as a purpose built interceptor lacking manoeuvrability and agility. The MiG-25 holds the record for the fastest production fighter aircraft ever built. It has two powerful afterburning turbofans each capable of delivering 110 kN (24,700 lb) of thrust.

Aug 23, 2010 · • IAF had 8 single-seat Mig-25R for high-speed reconnaissance, and 2 twin-seat MiG-25U for conversion training • Can map one lakh sq-km in four-five sorties • Without leaving Bareilly airspace, a Foxbat can eyeball Delhi with its 1200 mm cameras.