What is there to know about the MiG-31? #shorts

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It is a Mach 2.8 interceptor. Actually higher but limited to 2.8 because of engine overheating, Its role is similar to what the Grumman F-14 Tomcat. This is The MiG-31 with NATO reporting name: Foxhound. It was designed to intercept and engage enemy aircraft at long ranges and was first introduced into service in 1981. One of the most notable features of the MiG-31 is its powerful radar, which is capable of detecting and engaging targets at ranges of up to 186 miles. The aircraft is also equipped with a powerful armament, including long-range R-33 air-to-air missiles. The MiG-31 has been in service with the Russian Air Force since 1981 and is still in active use today. A total of around 300 aircraft have been built, with most of them still in service. It is worth noting that the MiG-31 has been used in a number of accidents, and has been criticized for its high maintenance costs. Additionally, its capabilities are considered to be somewhat obsolete in the face of more advanced aircraft.