Fighter Jets
Mikoyan MIG-31E Foxhound
ICAO: MG31
Overview
The Mikoyan-Gurevich Ye-152 was developed in the late 1950s as a high-speed interceptor prototype. Conceived during the Cold War, it aimed to counter high-altitude reconnaissance aircraft and bombers. The program focused on extreme speed and climb performance rather than large-scale production.
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Specifications
Units
- Engine
- 1 × Tumansky R-15-300
- Engine type
- Jet
- Thrust
- 22,400 lbf · 100 kN
- Avionics
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- Wing tips
- No winglets
- Seats
- 1
- Crew
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- Cabin width
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- Cabin height
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- Cabin length
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- Exterior length
- 64 ft 6 in · 19.66 m
- Tail height
- 15 ft 7 in · 4.75 m
- Fuselage diameter
- 4 ft 7 in · 1.40 m
- Wing span
- 28 ft 10 in · 8.80 m
- Baggage volume
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- Gross weight
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- Empty weight
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- Max takeoff weight
- 31,600 lb · 14,400 kg
- Max landing weight
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- Max payload
- 7,600 lb · 3,450 kg
- Fuel capacity
- Max cruise speed
- 1,640 kt · 1,887 mph · 3,037 km/h
- Maximum speed
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- Cruise speed
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- Approach speed
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- Range
- 790 nm · 910 mi · 1,460 km
- Fuel burn
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- Ceiling
- 74,410 ft · 22,700 m
- Rate of climb
- 12,300 ft/min · 62 m/s
- Takeoff distance
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- Landing distance
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Operational Context
Mikoyan-Gurevich Ye-152 — experimental supersonic interceptor
The Ye-152 first flew in 1959 as part of a series of prototypes exploring advanced interceptor concepts. It featured a large delta wing and area-ruled fuselage optimized for sustained supersonic flight. The aircraft was intended to operate with long-range radar-guided missiles against high-altitude targets.
Power came from a single Tumansky R-15 turbojet engine producing approximately 22,000 pounds of thrust (98 kN) with afterburner. The aircraft exceeded Mach 2.5 in testing and achieved significant altitude performance. Maximum takeoff weight was around 33,000 pounds (15,000 kg).
Although the Ye-152 set several speed records, it remained a prototype and did not enter mass production. The experience gained contributed to later Soviet interceptor designs. The aircraft represents a period of intense technological competition in high-speed aviation.
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