Designed to defend the vast airspace of the Soviet Union, the MiG-31 "Foxhound" was born from the legendary MiG-25 "Foxbat" but was a revolutionary leap forward. It was one of the first fighters/interceptors in the world to be equipped with a phased-array radar, giving it unmatched capabilities to track and engage multiple targets from a distance. Its incredible speed and long range have kept it at the forefront of air defense for decades, with the MiG-31 still serving today in a variety of roles, including as a launch platform for Russia's Kinzhal hypersonic missile. Recently, the MiG-31 has made the news for incursions into Estonia's airspace, prompting NATO responses.

Explore the Cold War titan that is the MiG-31 and 54 other legendary aircraft in service with the Russian Ministry of Defense in our Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation Edition of Aircraft Recognition Playing Cards deck!