The Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-31 (NATO codename Foxhound) is an interceptor developed from the Soviet Union's MiG-25. While lacking the extreme speed of the MiG-25, it has better maneuverability and lower fuel consumption. A second crew member was added to operate the new advanced Pulse-Doppler radar. The aircraft is armed with long-range AA-9 air-to-air missiles.
Specifications
OriginCIS (formerly USSR)
Crew2
RoleInterceptor, Air superiority
Length70 ft 5 in (21.5 m)
Span45 ft 9 in (14 m)
Max SpeedMach 2.83
Weight (empty)22,000 kg
Ceiling24,400 m
Range1,620 nm
SensorsLD/SD TWS radar, possible IRST, RWR
Armament
- Cannon
- R-33 AA-9 Amos
- AA-11 Archer
- Two R-40 missiles
- Four R-60 missiles