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 |