with cameras, and ELINT equipment. NATO codename Foxbat-B.59
- Single-seat reconnaissance-bomber derivative of MiG-25R, fitted with improved reconnaissance systems and a Peleng automatic bombing system. The aircraft can carry a bombload of eight 500 kg (1,102 lb) bombs. Entered service in 1970. NATO codename Foxbat-B.59
- Modernised single-seat reconnaissance-bomber with revised Elint equipment (SRS-9 Vraz). NATO codename Foxbat-B.60
- Further improved reconnaissance-bomber, with Tangaz Elint equipment. NATO codename Foxbat-B.61
- Dedicated night reconnaissance aircraft, carrying 10 photoflash bombs under the fuselage. Only single prototype built. NATO codename Foxbat-B.61
- Conversion of eight reconnaissance aircraft for high-altitude radiation sampling role. Used to monitor Chinese nuclear tests between 1970 and 1980. NATO codename Foxbat-B.61
- Single-seat dedicated Elint aircraft, with Kub-3K Elint system. Bombing capability retained but cameras not fitted. NATO codename Foxbat-D.61
- Conversion of MiG-25RBK with new Shar-25 Elint equipment. NATO codename Foxbat-D.62
- Single-seat radar-reconnaissance aircraft, with Sabla-E side looking airborne radar (SLAR). Cameras not fitted but bombing capability retained. NATO codename Foxbat-D.62
- MiG-25RBS fitted with more capable Shompol SLAR. NATO codename Foxbat-D.62
- MiG-25BM "Foxbat-F"
- Single-seat defence-suppression aircraft, armed with Kh-58 or Kh-31 air-to-surface missiles.63
- Two-seat conversion trainer for MiG-25P interceptors. Fitted with a new nose section with two separate cockpits. It has no radar and no combat capability. NATO codename Foxbat-C.58
- Two-seat conversion trainer for reconnaissance versions. Fitted with MiG-25R navigation system. NATO codename Foxbat-C.62
- Designation given to single MiG-25PU used by Svetlana Savitskaya to establish a number of women's speed and height records, starting with speed over a 15–25 km course of 2,683.45 km/h (1.667.47 mph) on 22 June 1975.5864
- Algerian Air Force – 11 MiG-25s in service, including five MiG-25As, three MiG-25PDs, and three MiG-25RBSHs in January 2013.65 48 MiG-25s purchased from Ukrainian stocks. These included MiG-25PDS, RBV, PU, and RU types.6
- Syrian Air Force – 11 in service as of January 201365 16 MiG-25PDs, 8 MiG-25RBs and 2 MiG-25PUs trainers were received.6
- Bulgarian Air Force – Three MiG-25RBTs (#731, #736 and #754) and one MiG-25RU (#51) aircraft were delivered in 1982. On 12 April 1984, #736 crashed near Balchik. The pilot ejected successfully. They were operated by 26th RAB at Dobrich until their withdrawal. In May 1991, the surviving MiG-25s were returned to the USSR in exchange for five MiG-23MLDs.
- Belarus Air Force – Had up to 50 MiG-25s, including 13 MiG-25PDs; by 1995 the type had been withdrawn.6
- Indian Air Force – Took delivery of six MiG-25RBKs and two MiG-25RUs in 1981. They were operated by No. 102 Squadron "Trisonics" based at Bakshi-ka-talab AB in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. One RBK crashed on 3 August 1994.6 Retired from service in May 2006.48 The Trishul air-base in Lucknow had Foxbats capable of flying up to 80,000 ft.
- Iraqi Air Force – Had seven MiG-25PUs, nine MiG-25Rs, and 19 MiG-25PD/PDSs as of January 1991. During Operation Desert Storm most of them were destroyed on the ground,66 Two were shot down during and seven were flown over to Iran.67
- Libyan Air Force – Operated a large number of MiG-25s, some sources say more than 60 were delivered. Types were of the MiG-25PD, MiG-25RBK, MiG-25PU and MiG-25RU variants. They were operated by No.1025 Squadron at Jufra-Hun, No.1055 Squadron at Ghardabiya and an unidentified squadron at Sabha Air Base.6
- Soviet Air Force and Soviet Anti-Air Defence - The largest combined operator historically, Soviet aircraft were passed on to its successor states in 1991.
- Ukrainian Air Force – Took over 79 aircraft after the breakup of the USSR.6 They have been withdrawn from service.
- MiG-25PD Red 49 (c/n N84008895) is on display at the Central Armed Forces Museum, Moscow, Russia.69
- MiG-25RB (s/n 25105) is in the restoration faci