PKS of the Russian Federation received a new batch of modernized Mig-31: who made "improvements"

According to Western observers, it may be about the MiG-31BSM version. This is a more "advanced version" of the aircraft with a new weapon and Radar system. The Russian United Aviation Corporation (OAC) has completed the supply of upgraded MiG-31 interceptors for the Russian air and space forces by 2023. This was reported on December 5 by Zona Militar observers with reference to Russian sources.

According to the press service of the Nizhny Novgorod enterprise "Sokil", the UDA completed the program of repair and modernization of aircraft, after which they are shipped for the Russian air forces after passing state tests. Experts suggest that despite the scanty information about Improve MIG-31, the MiG-31BSM version is discussed. This is a more "advanced version of the" BS "in 2008, with the possibility of refueling in flight.

In addition, modernization contains structural improvements in the pilot cabin to increase the stability of the robbery materials of the interceptor during high speed flights. "During the modernization of fighters receive a modern weapons management system and a new radar that allows you to see the enemy at a distance of 320 kilometers and accompany up to 10 air purposes at the same time," - said Russian aircraft.

Other improvements, writers write, are the modernization of the central computer and 8BM navigation systems with the baguette-55-06 processor. In addition, the MiG-31 version can have the capabilities of anti-radiation missiles, as well as missiles against land and surface purposes. At the same time, the number of aircraft upgraded this year is not mentioned.