This is a single-seat supersonic reconnaissance bomber, a version of the MiG-25RB with the Sablya (product 122) side looking radar for all-weather radio reconnaissance of the ground targets in poor visibility conditions (night time and clouds). An experimental model of this recon-bomber fitted with the Sablya side-looking radar (MiG-25R #304) was assembled in the summer of 1970 and officially tested for production during 1972-1973. The MiG-25RBS was in mass production during 1973-1977.
MiG-25RBSh (product 02Sh)
This is a single-seat supersonic reconnaissance bomber, a modified version of the MiG-25RBS with the more powerful Shompol radio reconnaissance station (side-looking radar) featuring enhanced resolution at low and high altitudes and "moving-target-selection-within-the-swath" mode. This version was assembled in 1980. Earlier developed MiG-25RBS recon-bombers were refitted in line with the MiG-25RBSh recon-bomber standard.
MiG-25RBS with in-flight refuelling capabilities
This is an experimental version of the MiG-25RBS reconnaissance bomber fitted with an in-flight refuelling system and retractable refuelling probe located in the right front of the cockpit. This version was built in the late 80s.
Description | ||
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Design | OKB A.I.Mikoyan | |
Type | MiG-25RBSh | |
NATO code name | FoxBat-B | |
Function | reconnaissance bomber | |
First flight | 1980 | |
Crew | 1 | |
Dimensions & Weight | ||
Length, m | 21,55 | |
Overall height, m | 6,5 | |
Wing Span, m | 13,42 | |
Wing Area, m2 | 61,4 | |
Wheel base, m | 5,139 | |
Wheel track, m | 3,85 | |
Take-off weight, kg | max | 41200 |
normal | 37000 (35670) | |
empty | 19070 | |
Internal fuel, kg | 15245 (14980) | |
Power-plant | ||
Engines | 2 Turbojet R-15BD-300 | |
Thrust, kgf (kN) | max | 8800 (86,3) |
in afterburner | 11200 (109,8) | |
Flight data | ||
Range, km | supersonic | 1635 |
subsonic | 1865 | |
Range with drop tank 5300 l, km | supersonic | 2130 |
subsonic | 2400 | |
Max. speed, km/h (M=) | at altitude | 3000 (2,83) |
1200 | ||
Practical ceiling, m | 23000 | |
Armament | ||
Bomb, kg | 5000 | |
AA missiles | R-60 |
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