Mikoyan MiG-31E Foxhound-A / Russian AF, White 903, Russia, MAKS Airshow 2005 / Hobby Master 1:72 HA9706
Description
Mikoyan MiG-31E Foxhound-A
Russian Air Force, White 903
Zhukovsky Intl Airport, Russia, MAKS Airshow 2005
Hobby Master 1:72 HA9706
The MiG-31E is an export version of the Foxhound-A, of which the one and only prototype (serial 903) was first seen in 1997. The aircraft has downgraded systems, no active jammer, downgraded IFF and radar. It was offered to India, China and other countries and is presumably the version the Chinese almost bought in 1992. The variant was later cancelled.
Mikoyan MiG-31E Foxhound-A
Designed as an enhanced version of the MiG-25, the MiG-31 was first flown on September 16th, 1975
Hobby Master "1:72 Air Power Series" diecast airplanes feature:
- Molded metal construction with plastic components.
- Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details.
- Inscriptions and posters printed with a stamp that do not fade or fall off like decals.
- opening of awnings, revealing detailed within the cockpit.
- Extended / retracted interchangeable landing gear.
- Display stand to display the aircraft "in flight".
- Authentic detachable artillery cargoes complete with placards.