Mikoyan MiG-31 | |
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| Country | Soviet Union |
| Role | Interceptor aircraft, attack aircraft |
| First flight | 6 May 1981 |
| Built | 519+ |
The Mikoyan MiG-31 (Russian: Микоян МиГ-31; NATO reporting name: Foxhound) is a supersonic interceptor aircraft that was developed for use by the Soviet Air Forces. The aircraft was designed by the Mikoyan design bureau as a replacement for the earlier MiG-25 “Foxbat”; the MiG-31 is based on and shares design elements with the MiG-25. The MiG-31 has the distinction of being among the fastest combat jets in the world. It continues to be operated by the Russian Air Force and the Kazakhstan Air Force following the end of the Cold War and the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991. The Russian Defence Ministry expects the MiG-31 to remain in service until 2030 or beyond and was confirmed in 2020 when an announcement was made to extend the service lifetime from 2,500 to 3,500 hours on the existing airframes.
Source: MiG-31 on Wiki
| Mikoyan MiG-31 Walk Around | |
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| Photographer | Mikhail Putnikov |
| Localisation | Unknow |
| Photos | 14 |
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The Mikoyan MiG-31 is a supersonic interceptor aircraft that was developed by the Soviet Union in the 1970s to replace the older MiG-25. The MiG-31 is based on the MiG-25, but has many improvements and differences, such as a second crew member, a more powerful radar, and better weapons. The MiG-31 can fly at speeds of over Mach 3 and can intercept targets at high and low altitudes. The MiG-31 is one of the fastest and most advanced fighters in the world, and is still in service with the Russian and Kazakh air forces.
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