Mig-31

High-Speed Interceptors

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Basic Information

Name

Mig-31

Designation

Mig-31

Alternate Designation

Foxhound, Mig-31B, Mig-31D, Mig-31DM, Mig-31DZ, Mig-31E (export model), Mig-31M, Mig-31S

Equipment Type

High-Speed Interceptors

Manufacturer

Russian Aircraft Corporation MiG, Sokol

Date of Introduction

1981

Description

The Mig-31, Foxhound NATO-codename, is a long range, two-seat, high-speed, high-altitude fighter aircraft developed on the basis of the proven Mig-25 Foxbat interceptor. It is powered by two D-30F6 fuel-efficient engines developing a top speed of Mach 2.83 mach at high altitude. Besides, it is fitted with an entirely new state-of-the-art weapons system providing multiple target engagement capability using long range air-to-air missiles. The weapons system also allows cooperative engagements within groups of Mig-31 aircraft sharing data between them. The Soviet Union's Air Force introduced the Mig-31 aircraft in 1981. About 500 Mig-31s were produced in the former Soviet Union and no export sales have been reported yet, despite Russia was marketing the aircraft to China in the late 1990s and early 2000s.

Air & Air Defense Specifications

Crew 2

Max Speed 3457.4 km/h

Range 1400.0 km

Service Ceiling 20600 m

Wingspan 13.50 m

Overview (Deagel)

Group High-Speed Interceptors

Status Retired - No Longer Operational

Also Known As Foxhound, Mig-31B, Mig-31D, Mig-31DM, Mig-31DZ, Mig-31E (export model), Mig-31M, Mig-31S

Origin Russia

Contractors Russian Aircraft Corporation MiG, Sokol

Initial Operational Capability (IOC) May 6, 1981

First Flight September 16, 1975

Total Production 500

Specifications (Deagel)

Crew 2

Engaged Aerial Targets 4

External Stations 8

Number of Engines 2

Tracked Aerial Targets 10

Dimensions — Height 6.5 meter

Dimensions — Length 21.6 meter

Dimensions — Main Gun Caliber 23 millimeter

Dimensions — Wingspan 13.5 meter

G-load — Max Maneuvering Load Factor 5 g

Mass — Max Takeoff Thrust 68,340 pound

Mass — Max Takeoff Weight 46,200 kilogram

Performance — Ceiling 20,600 meter

Performance — Ferry Range 3,000 kilometer

Performance — Ferry Range with One In-Flight Refueling 5,400 kilometer

Performance — Max Range 1,400 kilometer

Performance — Max Range at Cruise Speed 720 kilometer

Speed — Cruise Speed 2.4 mach

Speed — Ferry Speed 0.85 mach

Speed — Top Speed at High Altitude 2.8 mach

Speed — Top Speed at Sea Level 1,500 kph

Time — Flight Endurance 3.6 hour

Gear (Deagel)

Item 1 Air-to-Air Missiles: R-33E (4)

Item 2 Air-to-Air Missiles: R-37 (4)

Item 3 Air-to-Air Missiles: R-40RD (2)

Item 4 Air-to-Air Missiles: R-40TD (2)

Item 5 Air-to-Air Missiles: R-60MK (4)

Item 6 Air-to-Air Missiles: R-73 (4)

Item 7 Anti-Radiation Missiles: Kh-58UShKE (4)

Item 8 Fighter Aircraft Engines: D-30F6 (2)

Item 9 Medium Caliber Cannons: GSh-6-23 (1)

Item 10 Radar Systems: Zaslon (1)

Variants

Variant 1 Mig-31

Variant 2 Mig-31BM

Variant 3 Mig-31K

Variant 4 Mig-31I

Details

Country of Origin Russia

Sources

deagel.com: https://www.deagel.com/x/x/a000358

Classification

Domain

Air & Air Defense

Equipment Status

Active

Dimensions

Length

21.6 m

Width

13.5 m

Height

6.5 m

Weight

46200 kg

Operators (3)

Russia

Kazakhstan

Syria

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