MiG31K

The MiG-31K, also known as the MiG-31BM, is a variant of the Soviet-era MiG-31 interceptor aircraft, designed to provide long-range air defense for the Russian Air Force. The MiG-31K was developed in the late 1980s and early 1990s as part of the Soviet Union's efforts to modernize its air defense capabilities. It is a single-engine, twin-seat aircraft, powered by a single afterburning turbofan engine, which provides it with a high subsonic and supersonic speed. The MiG-31K is equipped with a variety of advanced avionics, including a multi-mode radar, infrared search and track system, and a head-up display. It is capable of engaging a wide range of targets, including supersonic cruise missiles, aircraft, and ballistic missiles. The MiG-31K has a maximum speed of Mach 2.83 and a combat radius of over 1,000 kilometers. It is capable of operating from a variety of runways and can be launched from aircraft carriers. The MiG-31K has been in service with the Russian Air Force since the early 1990s and remains a key component of Russia's air defense system. It is expected to remain in service for many years to come, as it continues to be upgraded and modernized.