Apr 4, 2017 · Two-seater versions of the MiG-25 can be easily distinguished because the two cockpits are separate units, the front cockpit replacing the radar. MiG-31 on the ground with canopies open (picture source) The wing root of the MiG-31 has a small strake added while the wing of the MiG-25 is a pure trapeze with a straight leading edge.

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Jun 29, 2015 · On June 3, 1986 an SR 71 was on a mission over the Barents Sea. Six Mig 31 Foxhounds, vastly superior to the Mig25 Foxbat,performed a coordinated intercept that would have subjected the SR71 to an all-angle AAM attack that even a combination of high-altitude maneuverability and ECM could not have defeated.

Aug 23, 2023 · I haven't been able to find a video looking up the nozzle of a MiG-31 igniting its afterburner in flight; I think that would be a helpful test of my guess. (My bona fides, since there's some speculation in this answer: an aerospace engineering degree and a pilot's license, though I've never worked directly on jets.)

Oct 8, 2016 · The MiG-31 could fly 3000km but only with drop tanks. The SR-71 was designed as a long range reconnaissance aircraft, and had a range of 5400km which enabled it to fly long missions over enemy territory. Another consideration is size. The SR-71 was a larger plane than either the MiG-25 or MiG-31.

Jun 30, 2015 · Soviet defector and MiG-25 Pilot Viktor Belenko claimed that this was done because it was found to be more soothing and relaxing for the flight crew to operate in a blue-green painted cockpit. This color was very common in both Russian military and civilian aircraft during the Cold War era.

Apr 30, 2018 · I'm surprised no-one's mentioned the length - the MiG-15 has a much stubbier appearance than the MiG-17, because it was rather shorter (10.10m vs 11.26m) The wings of the MiG-17 are angled at 45°, rather more than the MiG-15 (helpful to identify from above), and the tailplane is has a small amount of extra rake too.

Aug 28, 2015 · I noticed that some Mig-29 Fighter Jets have a little mirror-like-thing over the cockpit. I can't imagine a possible usage from it (If it's really a mirror). Here's a picture from Wikipedia: As you can see on the following picture, not every Mig-29 has this thing: What is this "Mirror"-like-thing supposed to do? Why can't I find it on every Mig-29?

Nov 25, 2022 · From the Russian sources here and here it is seen that Mig-25 used vacuum tubes. However these where not the usual large vacuum tubes from consumer electronics, already obsolete at that time. Mig-25 used miniature vacuum tubes specially designed for this aircraft. Sources say the electronics was anyway efficient and worked well.