The MiG-31 Foxhound was developed as the replacement for the MiG-25 Foxbat. The prototype Ye-155MP first flew in September 1975. As the heaviest fighter/interceptor in the world, the MiG-31 is much heavier than other similar aircraft. Two powerful D-30-F6 engines and a stronger airframe gave it a top speed of Mach 2.8 at high-altitude and Mach 1.23 at low-altitude. In order to apply the latest ultra-long-range AAMs, Mikoyan OKB started to develop a new version, the MiG-31M, under the joint directive issued by the Communist Party Central Committee and the Council of Ministers. The MiG-31M can be easily distinguished from other versions. Seven prototypes were completed but the program was cancelled after the break-up of the Soviet Union.
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Product Details:
Scale: 1/72
Skill Level: 3
Length: 12.4”
Wingspan: 7.4”
Parts: 330+
- Painting and assembly required
- 19 sprues
- Two decal sheets
- Clear parts
- Detailed cockpit interior and gear cabin
- Two-piece fuselage
- Finely engraved panel lines
- External loads include two each R-40T, R-40R, R-77, R-73E and fuel tanks
- Bomb placement guide
- Illustrated instructions and paint guide
*Cyanoacrylate glue is required for photo-etched parts*
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Paint Guide:
USSR / Russian MiG-31M prototype, 057 Blue
Flat Black
Green
Light Blue
Khaki
Grey FS 36622
Silver
Light Green
Russian Green
White
Red
IJN Grey
Smoke Blue
White FS 17875
Burnt Iron
Clear Orange
Light Grey
Clear Red
Medium Gunship Grey
Clear Green
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