1/48 Russian MiG-31M Foxhound

Description

This is an injection-plastic jet aircraft model kit.

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 developed 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 meant the Mig-31M can be easily distinguished from other versions. 7 prototypes were compleed. However, the programs were canceled after the break-up of the Soviet Union.

[Figure Size]: Approx. Length: 47.23cm Wingspan: 28.03cm

[Set Contents]:

• 30 sprues , tires and fuselage
• Metal gear struts and undercarriage
• 1 photo etched part
• Rubber tires