The MiG-31, the fastest fighter-interceptor in service anywhere in the world, has recently been the subject of a comprehensive upgrade to MiG-31BM standard. The MiG-31BM has a range of 900 miles (1,450 km) on internal fuel, which can be extended to 3,355 miles (5,400 km) with air-to-air refueling.
The modernized version boasts upgraded avionics and digital data-links, a new multimode radar, color multifunction cockpit displays, and a more powerful fire-control system. It can simultaneously track up to 10 targets. The two-seat MiG-31 can intercept targets up to 124 miles (200 km) away thanks to its advanced radar and long-range missiles. The Air Force said in 2012 it was testing a new long-range missile for the MiG-31, which analysts who spoke to RIA Novosti said was likely to be the K-37M, also known as RVV-BD (NATO AA-X-13 Arrow). The Russian Air Force has previously said it intends to take delivery of up to 60 MiG-31BMs by 2020, under a contract signed with United Aircraft Corporation in 2011. MiG-31 interceptors are an integral part of a comprehensive aerospace defense network being created in Russia to thwart any potential airborne threats, including ballistic and cruise missiles.
To: cunning_fish
the pilot better hope he never needs to see whats behind him...
2 posted on
04/13/2013 9:23:55 AM PDT by
Chode
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To: cunning_fish
3 posted on
04/13/2013 9:34:04 AM PDT by
Vendome
(Don't take life so seriously, you won't live through it anyway)
To: cunning_fish
The MiG-31, the fastest fighter-interceptor in service anywhere in the world, has recently been the subject of a comprehensive upgrade to MiG-31BM standard. I was curious what does the "BM" mean?
4 posted on
04/13/2013 10:06:19 AM PDT by
Paleo Conservative
(Just because you're paranoid doesn't mean they're not really out to get you.)
To: cunning_fish; sukhoi-30mki
6 posted on
04/13/2013 10:14:51 AM PDT by
null and void
(Republicans create the tools of oppression and Democrats use them. Gun confiscation enables tyranny.)
To: cunning_fish
Just as soon as the Russians and the Chinese compare notes from the “stealth” plans they stole from or were given to them by this communist in the WH, they will build their own version of the F-22 Raptor, much like the stealth drone this WH gave to Iranians, subsequently the Chinese and the Russians!
Nether Country even thought about building a stealth fighter until the United States flew their F-117 in the 1980’s.
Wait for it, their so called new plane will look almost identically like our F-22!
11 posted on
04/13/2013 12:00:57 PM PDT by
PotatoChop
(Respect is earned, not demanded by this out of control socialist government!)
To: cunning_fish
But will the new plane’s weapons’ systems require the pilot to think in Russian?
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