The Mikoyan MiG-31 (Russian: Микоян МиГ-31; NATO reporting name: Foxhound) is a supersonic interceptor aircraft developed for the Soviet Air Forces 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.

Feb 18, 2021 · MiG-31 Foxhound is a long-range, two-seat supersonic interceptor aircraft offered by Russian Aircraft Corporation (previously Mikoyan and MiG) principally for the Russian and Kazakhstan air forces. Its maiden flight took place in September 1975.

The MiG-31 has a new airframe strengthened to 5 g, as opposed to the MiG-25's 4.5 g, allowing the Foxhound to fly at supersonic speeds at low altitude - it can do an impressive Mach 1.23 (1 500 km/h or 932 mph) at sea level.

The MiG-31M represents the pinnacle of military aviation development in the USSR, which is why a certain amount of information about it is still confidential. It has been established that the MiG-31M outperforms all the aircraft in the world in its class by almost 500km/h in …

The Mikoyan MiG-31 (Russian: Микоян МиГ-31; NATO reporting name: Foxhound) is a supersonic interceptor aircraft developed for the Soviet Air Forces 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.

Jan 25, 2022 · The MiG-31, codenamed Foxhound, is a high-speed interceptor aircraft developed by the Soviet Union in the 1970s. Even today it is still in service with the Russian Air Force and remains one of the fastest combat aircraft in the world.

Aug 1, 2024 · The Mikoyan MiG-31 (NATO code: Foxhound) is a Russian made supersonic fighter aircraft developed to replace the MiG-25 "Foxbat". The MiG-31 was designed by the Mikoyan design bureau based on the MiG-25.

Feb 23, 2022 · Explore the Mikoyan MiG-31 Foxhound, a cutting-edge supersonic interceptor aircraft known for its exceptional speed, powerful armament, and extensive range.

Oct 3, 2023 · The MiG-31, though externally resembling the MiG-25, was essentially an all-new aircraft with more powerful engines, low-altitude lethality and a second crewman in a rear cockpit to specifically manage the expanded radar suite.

Feb 1, 2024 · The MiG-31 long-range interceptor was developed from the MiG-25. The two-seat MiG-31 fighter has more capable equipment, including the powerful ‘Zaslon’ phased array radar with a range of 200 km.