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 |