MiG-31 Foxhound
Specs, top speed, range and facts
The MiG-31 Foxhound is a long-range interceptor built by Mikoyan in USSR. It first flew in 1975 and entered service in 1981. Patrol huge empty areas at very high speed and stop intruders far from home.
- Top speed3,000 km/h (1,864 mph)
- Range3,300 km (2,051 miles)
- First flight1975
- Wingspan13.5 m (44 ft)
MiG-31 Foxhound specs
| Top speed | 3,000 km/h (1,864 mph) · Mach 2.82Mach 2.83 at altitude. |
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| Range | 3,300 km (2,051 miles) |
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| Service ceiling | 20,600 m (67,585 ft) |
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| Length | 22.7 m (74 ft) |
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| Wingspan | 13.5 m (44 ft) |
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| Height | 6.2 m (20 ft) |
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| Max takeoff weight | 46 t (101,853 lb) |
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| Crew and capacity | 2 crew |
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| Engines | 2 × Soloviev D-30F6 turbofan |
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| First flight | 1975 |
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| Entered service | 1981 |
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| Built by | Mikoyan (USSR) |
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MiG-31 Foxhound facts
- It is one of the fastest combat jets ever, flying at nearly three times the speed of sound.
- It was built to fly long patrols across Russia's huge, empty far north.
Quick quiz
When did the MiG-31 Foxhound first fly?
In 1975.
Who built the MiG-31 Foxhound?
Mikoyan, in USSR.
How fast can the MiG-31 Foxhound fly?
Its top speed is 3,000 km/h (1,864 mph) · Mach 2.82.
How far can the MiG-31 Foxhound fly?
About 3,300 km (2,051 miles).
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