Foxbat Tales: The MiG-25 in Combat

The MiG-25 is one of the most iconic aircraft of the Cold War. It was a supersonic interceptor designed to shoot down American bombers and was feared by NATO pilots. In Foxbat Tales, author Steve Davies tells the stories of the men who flew the MiG-25 in combat, including their daring missions over American territory.

The MiG-25 was developed in the Soviet Union in the early 1960s. It was a large, powerful aircraft with a distinctive delta wing design. The MiG-25 was capable of flying at Mach 3, making it one of the fastest aircraft in the world. It was also armed with a powerful radar and four air-to-air missiles.

Foxbat Tales: The MiG-25 in Combat

by Mike Guardia

4.2 out of 5

Language	:	English
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The MiG-25 first entered service in 1970. It was deployed to air bases throughout the Soviet Union and its satellite states. The MiG-25 was also exported to a number of other countries, including India, Iraq, and Syria.

The MiG-25 was used in combat for the first time in the Yom Kippur War in 1973. Egyptian and Syrian pilots flew MiG-25s against Israeli aircraft. The MiG-25 proved to be a formidable opponent, and it was credited with shooting down several Israeli aircraft.

In 1976, a MiG-25 piloted by Viktor Belenko defected to the United States. Belenko's defection provided the United States with a valuable opportunity to study the MiG-25 up close. The Americans were impressed by the MiG-25's performance, but they also discovered that it was not as invincible as they had thought.

The MiG-25 continued to be used by the Soviet Union and its allies throughout the Cold War. It was finally retired from service in the early 1990s.

Foxbat Tales is a fascinating account of the MiG-25 in combat. Davies tells the stories of the men who flew the MiG-25, including their daring missions over American territory. He also provides a detailed analysis of the MiG-25's performance and its role in the Cold War.

Foxbat Tales is a must-read for anyone interested in aviation history, military history, or the Cold War. It is a gripping account of one of the most iconic aircraft of the era.

Table of Contents

2. The Development of the MiG-25
3. The MiG-25 in Soviet Service
4. The MiG-25 in Export Service
5. The MiG-25 in Combat
6. The Defection of Viktor Belenko
7. The Retirement of the MiG-25

Foxbat Tales: The MiG-25 in Combat

by Mike Guardia

4.2 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	20194 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	136 pages
Lending	:	Enabled

FREE