About
The MiG‑31BM Foxhound is a high-speed, twin-engine Soviet interceptor equipped with a powerful N007AM Zaslon‑AM radar, SPO‑15 RWR, and Beryuza datalink. It features a GSh‑6‑23 cannon and carries long-range missiles like the R‑33, R‑77, and R‑37M, offering impressive performance as a top-tier, long-range interceptor
Playstyle
Designed to control high-altitude airspace, climb to ceiling, use its PESA radar for long-range SARH/ARH missile strikes, and dominate BVR engagements. It isn’t suited for tight dogfighting—focus on leveraging speed and reach .
Pros and Cons
Pros
➕ Very high top speed (3,000 km/h)
➕ Strong TWR (1.1) and climb performance
➕ Long-range radar and missile penetration (R‑33, R‑77, R‑37M)
➕ GSh‑6‑23 cannon for close-in defense
Cons
➖ Weak turn rate (~20.9°/s) and sluggish roll (~159°/s)
➖ No countermeasures by default
➖ Handles poorly at low speeds; optimal at high altitude
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Trivia
- The MiG-31 was the first fighter aircraft equipped with a Passive Electronically Scanned Array (PESA) radar, allowing it to track and engage multiple targets simultaneously.
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