MiG25Ps

The MiG-25P (NATO reporting name: "Foxbat") is a Soviet supersonic interceptor aircraft designed by Mikoyan-Gurevich. It is an upgraded version of the MiG-25, featuring improved avionics, radar, and weapons systems. The MiG-25P was introduced in the late 1970s and saw service with the Soviet Air Forces and other air forces of the Warsaw Pact countries. It is known for its exceptional maneuverability and high-speed capabilities, making it a formidable opponent in air combat.

The MiG-25P is powered by a single Tumansky R-25-300 afterburning turbojet engine, which provides it with a maximum speed of over Mach 2.8. It has a top service ceiling of approximately 20,000 meters and a combat radius of around 1,000 kilometers. The aircraft is equipped with a Kopyo-25 radar, which allows it to detect and engage targets at long ranges. It is armed with a single R-60M air-to-air missile, which is launched from a drop-launch system.

The MiG-25P has a delta-wing configuration, which provides it with excellent maneuverability at high speeds. It has a crew of two, consisting of a pilot and a rear-seat operator who handles the radar and communications systems. The aircraft has a length of 16.8 meters, a wingspan of 8.1 meters, and a height of 4.5 meters. It has a maximum takeoff weight of approximately 18,000 kilograms.

The MiG-25P was retired from Soviet service in the 1990s, but it remains in service with some air forces around the world. It is considered a valuable asset in air defense due to its high-speed and maneuverability capabilities. However, its performance is limited by its single-engine design and the relatively short range of its air-to-air missile.