Originally Posted by Captain Drunk

"It is a gorgeous feeling to fly MIG-25. As it takes off and the nose goes up, it accelerates to three times the speed of sound and goes like a rocket. This feeling of flying high could not be touched by anything. I have taken a ride on roller-coaster in the US and its speed could not match with what I had experienced."

Now those were the words of Wing Commander Yogesh Suri, better known as "Yuri"

The Mach 2.83 speed was standard for better service life for the engines. During maintenance overhauls, fan blades, bearings, etc. were all changed and replaced regularly. All recee Foxbats have been made for Mach 3+ missions in the danger zone. Again regardless of whatever you guys "think", I believe Russia, NATO and the IAF know better.

To do the Mach 3 talk, you gotta do the Mach 3 walk