Hobby Boss Aircraft 1/48 Russian MiG-31M Foxhound 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 heavier than other similar aircraft. 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 named 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 completed. However, the program was canceled after the break-up of the Soviet Union.
In order to apply the lastest ultra-long-range AAMs, the Mikoyan OKB started to develop a new version named 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 completed. However, the program was canceled after the break-up of the Soviet Union.
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Engraved panel lines, well-appointed tandem cockpit, optional (canopy and speed brakes), separately molded trailing edge slats and flaps, detailed (engines and exhaust with turbine and afterburner elements), detailed (wheel wells with metal struts and optional undercarriage with rubber tires), external stores (R-60 (x4), R-77 (x2), R-73E (x2), R-37 (x6), R-40R (x2), R-40T (x2) and fuel tank (x2)), photoetch accents (canopy, nose antenna and other exterior).
- Decals and 4-view color painting reference for USSR/Russian MiG-31M prototype, 057 Blue - includes stencil data and markings, weapons data and markings, instrument panels, consoles and other interior.
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