Aircraft Photo of 59 red | Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-25RBF | Soviet Union - Air Force | AirHistory.net #781166
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:59 red
Aircraft Original Type:Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-25
Aircraft Generic Type:Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-25
Aircraft Version:Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-25RBF
C/n (msn):02024604
Operator Titles:Soviet Union - Air Force
Location
City / Airport:WelzowMap
Country:Germany
Airport Codes:ICAO: EDCY   IATA: -   Local: -   Other: -
 
Photo Date:26 August 1991
Photo by:Stephan de Bruijn
Photo ID: 781166
Photo Comment

The MiG-25RBF is a single-seat dedicated Electronic Intelligence (ELINT) jet fighter with NATO reporting name FOXBAT-D. It is equipped with the Shar-25 ELINT system. It is still is able to carry bombs. The MiG-29s of the 931.OGRAP were withdrawn in July 1992. They went to Shatalovo air base in the Russian Smolensk region. The RBF type was withdrawn from Russian service in December 2013.

This photo is copyright © Stephan de Bruijn, and may not be used or published in any way without permission.

It was added on 20 February 2025, and has since been viewed 191 times.


Submit Correction
Contact Photographer