Deadly combination: Why is Mig-31 to be afraid of R-37M missiles-experts (photo)

However, the Russians have a fairly dangerous combination-a MiG-31 fighter and a large range R-37M rocket. The Eurasian Times was understood about the threat of this weapon. Experts write that in addition to the supersonic missiles X-47 "dagger", Russian MiG-31 can be equipped with ladies "Air-Air-Air", which pose a major threat to the Ukrainian Air Force. The observers say that it was this type of weapon that several Ukrainian aircraft were shot down.

However, the F-16 fighters equipped with AIM-120 AMRAAM missiles can act as a counter-mix. That is why Ukrainian pilots hope for the rapid receipt of American cars to confront Russian "Mig". The modern MiG-31BM version is multi-purpose and significantly upgraded. Improvements are provided by network -centric combat operation, a new radar with a phased grille and a refueling in flight. Also, the life of the aircraft was increased from 2 500 to 3,500 hours.

The interceptor is equipped with a modernized radar "Zallone-M" with an antenna diameter of 1. 4 meters and a distance of detection of air targets up to 400 km. The new MiG-31BM radar complex can track 24 air targets at a time, six of which can be attacked by P-33C missiles at the same time. In addition, MiG-31bm received a modernized avionic, Hotas management system and modern multifunctional displays.

An infrared search engine (IRST) was also installed on the aircraft with a range of about 56 kilometers. The aircraft is equipped with two D-30F6 engines with a runway of 15 500 kg each. They make it possible to reach a maximum speed up to 3,000 km/h, with the maximum ceiling 20 600 meters. The machine has four rigid fasteners under fuselage and four pylons under the wings for weapons with a total weight of 9,000 kg.

MiG-31bm can carry: a group of four MiG-31 can work together on communication channels and control the 900-kilometer front. The combination of radars and aircraft weapons can intercept the winged missiles flying at low altitudes and struck on the aircraft in the same phase of the attack. Similarly, it can fight UAVs and helicopters. But especially dangerous traffic jams for DLLO planes, as initially MiG-31 was created for high-rise and high-speed interception.

Earlier, we wrote in detail about the advantages and disadvantages of the Russian Aviation missile P-37M. Despite the high grades of Russian propagandists, this type of weapons is criticized by some experts from the Russian Federation. In particular, it was stated that the P-37M inherited from its predecessor R-37 the ability to hit air targets with mediocre maneuverability.