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Mikoyan MiG-31 "Foxhound"



Overview

The Mikoyan MiG-31 (Russian: Микоян МиГ-31; NATO reporting name: Foxhound) is a supersonic interceptor aircraft 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 one of 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.

Variants

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Ye-155MP (MiG-25MP)
    Prototype modification of the early MiG-31. First flight in 16 September 1975.

MiG-31
    First variant which entered in serial production. 349 aircraft were built.

MiG-31M
    Development of a more comprehensive advanced version, the MiG-31M, began in 1984 and first flew in 1985, but the dissolution of the Soviet Union prevented it from entering full production. One piece rounded windscreen, small side windows for rear cockpit, wider and deeper dorsal spine. Digital flight controls added, multifunction CRT cockpit displays, multi-mode phased array radar. No gun fitted in this model, refueling probe moved to starboard side of aircraft, fuselage weapon stations increased from 4 to 6 by adding two centre-line stations. Maximum TO weight increased to 52,000 kg using increased thrust D-30F6M engines instead of the D-30F6 engines.[85] 1 prototype and 6 flyable pre-production units were produced.

MiG-31D
    Two aircraft were designated as Type 31D and were manufactured as dedicated anti-satellite models with ballast in the nose instead of radars, flat fuselage undersurface (i.e. no recessed weapon system bays) and had large winglets above and below the wing-tips. Equipped with Vympel ASAT missiles.[85] Two prototypes were built.

MiG-31LL
    Special modification used as a flying laboratory for testing of ejection seats during flight.

MiG-31 01DZ
    Two-seat all weather, all altitude interceptor. Designated as MiG-31 01DZ when fitted with air-to-air refueling probe. One hundred produced of DZ variant.

MiG-31B
    Second production batch with upgraded avionics and in-flight refueling probe introduced in 1990. Its development was the result of the Soviet discovery that Phazotron radar division engineer Adolf Tolkachev had sold information on advanced radars to the West. A new version of the compromised radar was hastily developed.[87] MiG-31B also have the improved ECM and EW equipment with integration of improved R-33S missiles. Long range navigation system compatible with Loran/Omega and Chaka ground stations added. This model replaced the 01DZ models in late 1990.

MiG-31E
    Export version of the MiG-31B with simplified avionics. Never entered in serial production.

MiG-31BS
    Designation applied to type 01DZ when converted to MiG-31B standard.

MiG-31BM
    After passing state testing in 2008 this modernized variant of MiG-31B was approved for introduction into air force of Russia. 50 planes are modified to MiG-31BM (Bolshaya Modernizatsiya/Deep Modernization) standard in accordance with 2011 contract. Efficiency of modernized MiG-31BM is 2.6 times greater than basic MiG-31. The MiG-31BМ's maximum detection range for air targets was increased in the upgrade to 320 km. It had the ability to automatically track up to ten targets, and the latest units can track up to 24 targets and simultaneously engage up to eight targets. The on-board Argon-K is replaced with new Baget 55-06 computer that selects four targets of highest priority, which simultaneously are engaged by long-range R-33S air-to-air missiles New long range missile R-37 (missile) with speed of Mach 6 and range up to 400 km is developed during modernization process for use with newly modernized MiG-31. MiG-31BM has multi-role capability as is capable of using anti-radar, air to ship and air to ground missiles. It has some of avionics unified with MiG-29SMT and has refueling probe. MiG-31BM broke world record while spending seven hours and four minutes in the air while covering the distance of 8,000 km.

MiG-31BSM
    An upgrade of the BS version, it is the latest modernization variant first time contracted in 2014 for modernization of 60 aircraft, it is very similar in some aspects to the BM standard. Unlike the BS standard, aircraft modernized into the BSM standard are equipped with air refueling probe. Improvements were made to the aircraft canopy, where new and better heat resistant glass was used, thus enabling the MiG-31BSM to fly with cruise speed of 3000 km/h at long distances without any damage. Furthermore, new faster central computer Baget-55-06 is used with addition of multi-functional displays, one for pilot and three for weapons operator-navigator. Also there is a new set of navigation equipment. The MiG-31BSM has multi-role capability with ability to use anti-radar, anti-ship and air-to-ground missiles. Main visible difference between the BS and BSM standards is adding of the rear-view periscope above the front cockpit canopy.

MiG-31K
    Modified MiG-31BM variant capable to carry the hypersonic Kh-47M2 Kinzhal ALBM. Ten aircraft have been modified as of May 2018. With this modification and with removed APU for air-to-air missiles, the aircraft gained a sole role of an attack aircraft.

MiG-31F
    Planned fighter-bomber intended for use with TV, radar and laser-guided ASM weapon systems. Never entered in serial production.

MiG-31FE
    Planned export version of the MiG-31F.

MiG-31I (Ishim)
    Modification for air launch to orbit of small spacecraft with a mass of 120–160 kg to Earth's orbit in altitude about 600–300 km.
Specifications

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Data from Great Book of Modern Warplanes, Mikoyan, Combat Aircraft since 1945, airforce-technology.com, deagel.com

General characteristics

    Crew: 2 (pilot and weapons systems officer)
    Length: 22.62 m (74 ft 3 in)
    Wingspan: 13.456 m (44 ft 2 in)
    Height: 6.456 m (21 ft 2 in)
    Wing area: 61.6 m2 (663 sq ft)
    Empty weight: 21,820 kg (48,105 lb)
    Gross weight: 41,000 kg (90,390 lb)
    Max takeoff weight: 46,200 kg (101,854 lb)
    Fuel capacity: 35,550 lb (16,130 kg) internals, plus optional external fuel tanks[15]
    Powerplant: 2 × Soloviev D-30F6 afterburning turbofan engines, 93 kN (21,000 lbf) thrust each dry, 152 kN (34,000 lbf) with afterburner

Performance

    Maximum speed: 3,000 km/h (1,900 mph, 1,600 kn) at 21,500 m (70,538 ft) / Mach 2.83

                1,500 km/h (930 mph; 810 kn) / Mach 1.21 at low altitude

    Cruise speed: 2,500 km/h (1,600 mph, 1,300 kn) / Mach 2.35
    Range: 3,000 km (1,900 mi, 1,600 nmi) with 4 x R-33E and 2 drop tanks

            5,400 km (3,400 mi; 2,900 nmi) with 4 x R-33E and 2 drop tanks with one aerial refueling[110]

    Combat range: 1,450 km (900 mi, 780 nmi) at Mach 0.8 and 10,000 m (32,808 ft)

                720 km (450 mi; 390 nmi) at Mach 2.35 and 18,000 m (59,055 ft)[111]

    Service ceiling: 25,000 m (82,000 ft) +[112]
    g limits: +5
    Rate of climb: 288 m/s (56,700 ft/min)
    Wing loading: 665 kg/m2 (136 lb/sq ft)
    Thrust/weight: 0.85

Armament

    Guns: 1 × 23 mm Gryazev-Shipunov GSh-6-23M rotary cannon with 800 rounds (later removed)
    Hardpoints: 8 × underwing pylons with provisions to carry combinations of:
        Missiles: Air-to-air missiles:
        4 × R-33E
        4 × R-60MK
        2 × R-40RD/TD
    Air-to-surface missiles:
        4 × Kh-58UShKE anti-radiation missile
        1 × Kh-47M2 Kinzhal hypersonic air-launched ballistic missile

Avionics

    Phazotron Zaslon passive electronically scanned array radar

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