In 1979, the MiG-31 (Foxhound) stepped forward as a Foxbat replacement (although the Foxbat continued to operate into the Gulf War with the Iraq military) and offered some compelling enhancements ...

What You Need to Know: The Russian MiG-31 Foxhound, known for its remarkable speed of Mach 2.83, remains a critical asset in Russia's aerial fleet even after four ...

The replacement of the MiG-25 Foxbat, the Mikoyan MiG-31 Foxhound, has a top speed of roughly 1,900 mph, though it can do faster bursts for short periods. The MiG-31 had many improvements over its ...