MilitaryMiG-31K
Fighter Jetconfirmed
The MiG-31K is a specialized variant of the Soviet-era MiG-31 interceptor aircraft, modified to serve as an air-launch platform for the Kh-47M2 Kinzhal hypersonic aeroballistic missile. This modification involves internal structural changes, removal of the radar, and integration of the Kinzhal missile, transforming it into a strategic strike asset.
Specifications
| Type | Fighter Jet |
| Origin | Russia |
| Manufacturer | Mikoyan (part of UAC) |
| Introduced | 2017 |
| Status | In service |
| Speed | 3,460 km/h |
| Range | 3,000 km |
| Crew | 2 |
| Weight | 46.2 t |
History
Developed in Russia around 2017, this aircraft is a key component of Russia's long-range precision strike arsenal.
Operators
| Country | Quantity | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Russia | 24 | confirmed |
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