Mikoyan MiG-31

Mikoyan MiG-31
Pays	Union soviétique
Rôle	Intercepteur, avion d’attaque
Premier vol	Le 6 mai 1981
Construit	519+

Lla Mikoyan MiG-31 (Russe: Микоян МиГ-31; Nom de rapport de l’OTAN : Foxhound) est un avion intercepteur supersonique qui a été développé pour être utilisé par les forces aériennes soviétiques. L’avion a été conçu par le bureau d’études Mikoyan en remplacement de l’ancien MiG-25 « Foxbat ( Foxbat ) »; le MiG-31 est basé sur et partage des éléments de conception avec le MiG-25. Le MiG-31 a la particularité d’être parmi les jets de combat les plus rapides au monde. Il continue d’être exploité par l’armée de l’air russe et l’armée de l’air kazakhe après la fin de la guerre froide et l’effondrement de l’Union soviétique en 1991. Le ministère russe de la Défense s’attend à ce que le MiG-31 reste en service jusqu’en 2030 ou au-delà et a été confirmé en 2020 lorsqu’une annonce a été faite pour prolonger la durée de vie de 2 500 à 3 500 heures sur les cellules existantes.

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General Characteristics

The Mikoyan MiG-31 (NATO reporting name: Foxhound) is a Soviet/Russian supersonic interceptor aircraft designed to replace the earlier MiG-25 Foxbat. It was developed to defend vast Soviet airspace, particularly against cruise missiles and low-flying intruders. The MiG-31 is a highly unique aircraft, being one of the few jets in the world capable of achieving speeds near Mach 3 while carrying a heavy missile load. Its most significant feature is its advanced Zaslon S-800 phased array radar, making it the first fighter platform in the world to employ such a radar system. The aircraft operates in pairs or groups, with four MiG-31s capable of controlling an 800–900 km (500–560 mi) front line. It remains one of Russia’s primary long-range interceptors, with upgraded variants like the MiG-31BM still in service.

Property	Typical Value (MiG-31B/BS/BM)
Rôle	Long-Range Supersonic Interceptor
National Origin	Union soviétique / Russie
Fabricant	Mikoyan Design Bureau / Sokol Aircraft Plant
First Flight	September 16, 1975
Service Entry	1981
No. Built	Approx. 500+
Crew	2 (Pilot, Weapon Systems Officer/Navigator)
Length	22.69 m (74 ft 5 in)
Envergure	13.46 m (44 ft 2 in)
Max Takeoff Weight	46,200 kg (101,850 lb)

Powerplant and Performance

Engine: 2 x Soloviev D-30F6 afterburning turbofan engines.
Max Thrust (per engine, w/ afterburner): 152.0 kN (34,170 lbf).
Maximum Speed (High Altitude): Mach 2.83 (3,000 km/h or 1,860 mph). (Limited to Mach 2.35 by most modern operational parameters for engine longevity).
Maximum Speed (Low Altitude): Mach 1.23.
Service Ceiling: 20,600 m (67,600 ft).
Combat Radius (Subsonic): 720 km (450 mi).
Ferry Range: 3,300 km (2,050 mi) with two drop tanks.
Design Note: The MiG-31 is built with a greater proportion of steel and titanium (approx. 50% steel, 33% aluminum, 16% titanium) than its predecessor to better sustain high speeds.

Armament and Sensors

Internal Gun: 1 x 23 mm GSh-6-23 six-barrel rotary cannon (260 rounds) (removed in later modernization efforts like the MiG-31BM).
Hardpoints: 8 total (4 semi-recessed under the fuselage for R-33/37 missiles, 4 under-wing).
Key Armament:
- Primary Missile: R-33/AA-9 Amos (long-range radar-guided missile, range up to 160 km in earlier versions).
- Upgraded Missile (MiG-31BM): R-37/RVV-BD (extra long-range AAM, cited range up to 400 km).
- Short/Medium Range Missiles: R-40, R-60, R-73, and R-77.
- Kinzhal Missile: MiG-31K variants are modified to carry the Kh-47M2 Kinzhal air-launched hypersonic ballistic missile.
Key Sensor: Zaslon S-800 Phased Array Radar (PANDA)
- Range: Can detect targets up to 200 km (124 mi) away (MiG-31B) and track up to 10 targets simultaneously, engaging 4 of them.
- MiG-31BM upgrades: Feature the Zaslon-M radar with an increased detection range of 320 km and the ability to track 24 targets, engaging 8 simultaneously.