Mikoyan MIG-25 Foxbat Model Airplane

Item#: FMJMIG25F

MSRP Price: $299.95

Factory Direct Price: $199.95

Factory Direct Models introduce our exact replica of the Mikoyan MIG-25 Foxbat used by the Russian Air Force. This Mikoyan MIG-25 Foxbat Model Airplane was hand crafted with absolute precision Using the finest Philippine Mahogany and was sealed to last for generations. Working from our library of blueprints, reference materials and their exact photographs, Factory Direct Models skilled master artisans recreated this historic and famous Military Aircraft into a museum quality work of art Display Model.

This Mikoyan MIG-25 Foxbat Airplane Model comes with a detachable stand made of chrome steel and wood it also has a Laminated Mikoyan Logo and an Inscription Plaque that adds beauty and value to this high quality Scale Model.

This Mikoyan MIG-25 Foxbat Model Airplane is a perfect gift for Non-active Pilots, Active Pilots, Aviation Enthusiasts, War Veterans or the people that took part in the developement of this Aircraft.

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Mikoyan MIG-25 Foxbat History:

The MiG-25 (NATO reporting name "Foxbat") was developed in response to the US decision to start development of the B-70 bomber and A-12 attack plane. Both platforms were designed to deliver nuclear weapons to the Soviet Union while traveling at Mach 3 at altitudes over 70,000 ft. Fearing the inadequacy of existing air defense systems, the Soviets planned a new high-speed, high-altitude interceptor. Though the B-70 project was eventually abandoned, the MiG-25 program continued and eventually produced the fastest fighter in the world.

The MiG-25 is designed only for high-altitude flight and has correspondingly terrible low-level performance and dogfighting characteristics. Although reconnaissance and defense suppression variants of the MiG-25 were developed, the aircraft's range of applications has always been limited. As a result, Mikoyan Gurevich later designed an improved MiG-25, the MiG-31, with significantly better low-level performance for use in more common attack fighter roles.

Most Russian MiG-25s have since been retired in favor of the MiG-31, though the earlier aircraft still serves with a number of other air forces. A total of 1,190 examples of the MiG-25 were built before production ended in 1984, and about 217 were still in service by 2004. These included interceptor, reconnaissance, and trainer models mostly used by Russia and former Soviet states. Despite their age and outdated electronics, the MiG-25 remains a formidable opponent. The only air-to-air kill achieved by Iraq during Operation Desert Storm came when an Iraqi MiG-25 pilot shot down an F/A-18C Hornet of the US Navy on 17 January 1991.