The Mig-31 'Foxhound' was developed as the replacement of the Mig-25 'Foxbat',the prototype Ye-155MP took the first flight on 16 September 1975.As the heaviest fighter/interceptor in the world,the Mig-31 is much heaver than other similar aircrafts.At the same time,tow powerful D-30-F6 engines and a stronger airframe gave it a top speed to Mach 2.8 at high-altitude and Mach 1.23 at low-altitude.
In order to apply the lastest ultra-long-range AAMs,the Mikoyan OKB started to develop a new version which named as the Mig-31M under the joint directive issued of the Communist Party Central Committee and the Council of Ministers.The new design applied made the Mig-31M can be easily distinguished from other versions.7 prototypes were complet-ed.However,the program were canceled after the break-up of the Soviet Union.
Item No 81755
Item Name Russian MiG-31M Foxhound
Bar Code 6939319217554
Scale 1:48
Item Type Plastic Model Aircraft Kit
Model Dimension Length: 472.3mm Wingspan: 280.3mm
Total Plastic Parts 370+
Total Sprues 30 sprues , tires and fuselage
Chromeplate Parts n/a
Resin Parts n/a
Metal Parts gear strut
Photo Etched Parts 1 piece
Film Accessory n/a
Released Date 2017-10
More Features the kit consists of over 370 parts
-Detailed fuselage&wing w/accurate design
-Detailed cockpit
-metal undercarriage
-rubber tires
-photo etched parts included
