MiG-31 Foxhound Long-range Interceptor Fighter PhotosThe MiG-31 long-range interceptor was developed from the MiG-25. The two-seater MiG-31 fighter has more capable equipment, including the powerful "Zaslon" phased array radar with a range of 200 km. It states that a MiG-31 unit can link their radars together, to establish a search pattern - covering a width of 800 to 900 km with four aircraft, spaced at 200 km.
The MiG-31 Foxhound interceptor was the most advanced in the field by the Soviet Union before its dissolution. About 500 MiG-31 were produced. It is still unclear when Russian Air Force MiG-31 will eliminate, but according to their importance and no clear successor in the line, is likely to continue to serve for as long as 2015.
The MiG-31 Foxhound interceptor was the most advanced in the field by the Soviet Union before its dissolution. About 500 MiG-31 were produced. It is still unclear when Russian Air Force MiG-31 will eliminate, but according to their importance and no clear successor in the line, is likely to continue to serve for as long as 2015.
