Russian MiG-31M Foxhound

Plastic model kit to build a Russian MiG-31M Foxhound

• 1:48 scale
• Dimensions (built): length 472.3 mm / wingspan 208.3 mm
• 370+ parts
• Photo-etched, metal and clear parts included
• rubber tires
• not built/not painted
• Paint and glue not included

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 was canceled after the break-up of the Soviet Union.