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MiG-31 Foxhound
Mikoyan-Gurevich · USSR
An evolution of the MiG-25, the MiG-31 was built to hunt at high altitudes and high speeds. Its Zaslon radar was the first of its kind, allowing the crew to engage multiple targets simultaneously. It was designed to intercept cruise missiles and low-flying bombers that were "hidden" from older radars.
Technical Specifications
| First Flight | 1975 |
|---|---|
| Max Speed | 3,000 km/h (Mach 2.83) |
| Range | 3,000 km |
| Ceiling | 20,600 m |
| Engines | 2x Soloviev D-30F6 afterburning turbofans |
Armament & Payload
1x 23mm GSh-6-23 Gatling cannon; 4x R-33 missiles; 4x R-60 missiles.