How to spot it
Huge box intakes, a thin shoulder wing and twin outward-canted fins on a massive twin-engine interceptor.
Often confused with
Mikoyan MiG-25
The MiG-31 has two seats with a longer canopy; the MiG-25 is a single-seater.
Mikoyan MiG-31 vs Mikoyan MiG-25: side by sideDetails
| Maker | Mikoyan (MiG) |
|---|---|
| Type | Military aircraft |
| ICAO code | MG31 |
| First flight | 1975 |
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