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Designed as a long-range, extended-endurance PVO interceptor to replace the Tu-128 and MiG-25. Development
began in 1967 and the S-155MP avionics complex was ordered for the Ye-155MP interceptor in 1968. First
flown, as Ye-155MP (originally Type 83 MiG-25MP) '831', 16 September 1975; second prototype ('832'), with
radar, first flew 22 April 1976. Two preproduction aircraft (011 and 012) built by Sokol and flown 13 July and 30
June 1977; six development aircraft (201 to 203 and 301 to 303). Full production (of about 450) started 1979;
first of 11 regiments operational 1983, replacing MiG-23 and Su-15.
| CREW | 2 |
| ENGINE | 2 x D-30F6, 151.9kN |
| WEIGHTS |
| Take-off weight | 41000-46000 kg | 90390 - 101413 lb |
| Empty weight | 29120 kg | 64199 lb |
| DIMENSIONS |
| Wingspan | 13.5 m | 44 ft 3 in |
| Length | 22.7 m | 74 ft 6 in |
| Height | 6.2 m | 20 ft 4 in |
| Wing area | 61.6 m2 | 663.06 sq ft |
| PERFORMANCE |
| Max. speed | 3000 km/h | 1864 mph |
| Cruise speed | 2500 km/h | 1553 mph |
| Ceiling | 20000 m | 65600 ft |
| Range w/max.fuel | 3000 km | 1864 miles |
| Range w/max.payload | 1200 km | 746 miles |
| ARMAMENT | 1 x 23mm cannon, 8 missiles |
 | A three-view drawing (1675 x 1140) |
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