Thx. Re. MiG-25 'vs XB-70': MiG-25 was actually developed to counter the B-58, and to - generally …

The type was no 'Mach 3 aircraft' as widely claimed, but simply a fast interceptor. BTW, Su-15 wasn't that much slower.

Thx. Re. MiG-25 'vs XB-70': MiG-25 was actually developed to counter the B-58, and to - generally - have an interceptor that 'can get there much faster'.

The type was no 'Mach 3 aircraft' as widely claimed, but simply a fast interceptor. BTW, Su-15 wasn't that much slower.