Interceptor Aircrafts MiG-31 in the Sky over Red Square

Four Russian long-range supersonic interceptor aircrafts MiG-31 Foxhound flying in formation over Red Square during Victory Day air show marking the 73rd anniversary of the victory over Nazi Germany in the Great Patriotic War 1941-1945.

Flight Features over the Red Square:

• Altitude: 350 meters
• Time: 20 sec
• Speed: 550 km/h

A long-range supersonic interceptor aircraft, the MiG-31 Foxhound, a two-seat aircraft developed principally for the Russian and Kazakhstan Air Forces, was derived from MiG-25 Foxbat. The maiden flight of the MiG-31 took place in September 1975. Mikoyan is the designer and manufacturer of the MiG-31.

Aircraft Technical Features:

• Countries of Origin: CIS (formerly USSR)
• Role: interceptor, air superiority
• Crew: 2 people
• Weight: 21,8 tons
• Max speed: 3000 km/h
• Maximum Range: 1450 km

Photo #285 taken on May 09, 2018