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Posted: 9/9/2012 2:08:03 AM EDT
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O3BWHPcb9ME
Mach 2.8 (3000 kmph) is "non-risky" practical top speed with a missiles mounted on a pylons at high altitude Thermal finder Radar Onboard computer of the Soviet era's MiG-31 |
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Posted: 9/9/2012 2:22:44 AM EDT
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Always liked the MIG-31...
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Posted: 9/9/2012 2:23:11 AM EDT
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How many did they crash at airshows?
JK, nice bird, not my cup of tea but nice. |
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Posted: 9/9/2012 2:29:55 AM EDT
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Who published the text that has Russian next to English?
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Posted: 9/9/2012 2:32:29 AM EDT
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The MIG 25/31 are obsolete aircraft built to fill an obsolete role.
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Posted: 9/9/2012 3:03:32 AM EDT
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Interesting facts about the MiG-31
- The unit of four MiG-31 can protect 600 km wide air space (there are 800-900km numbers in some sources, with updated radar). The targets info could be shared through data link between aircraft in group, the other groups of interceptors and ground control. MiG's interceptor is capable to give a control/guidance on a its long-range missiles to other interceptor. 
- Modernized Mig-31 could be used as "mini-AWACS" platform to direct fighter jet aircrafts (mig-29s, su-27s etc) to detected enemy targets - It's well suited to intercept/shot down low-flying cruise missiles with its large powerful radar and AAMs (what F-15 or F-22 can't do i believe). During the drils, MiG-31 shot down Strizh-3M(supersonic cruise missile-targets). - MiG-31 holds impressive record - the world's longest kill with AAM "R-37" - 304km (188mi) - The story about successful interception of SR-71 by MiG-31s near the Kamchatka Peninsula told by MiG-31's ex-pilot: http://translate.google.com/translate?hl=en&sl=ru&tl=en&u=http%3A%2F%2Fnibler.ru%2Fcognitive%2F13334-protivostoyanie-mig-31-i-sr-71-blackbird-na-kamchatke.html |
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Posted: 9/9/2012 3:35:01 AM EDT
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Quoted: Interesting facts about the MiG-31 ...snip Wow, so it's doing now, what the F-14 did in the 80's. That's just swell  Oh yeah, does they MIG-31 have to have it's engines replaced everytime it travels faster than Mach (fill in the blank) like the MIG-25? |
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Posted: 9/9/2012 3:40:03 AM EDT
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One trick pony.
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Posted: 9/9/2012 3:52:29 AM EDT
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Do you have to think in Russian when you fly it?
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Posted: 9/9/2012 3:52:59 AM EDT
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Quoted: Interesting facts about the MiG-31 - The unit of four MiG-31 can protect 600 km wide air space (there are 800-900km numbers in some sources, with updated radar). The targets info could be shared through data link between aircraft in group, the other groups of interceptors and ground control. MiG's interceptor is capable to give a control/guidance on a its long-range missiles to other interceptor. http://s004.radikal.ru/i207/1001/27/3393a3a23aa4.png - Modernized Mig-31 could be used as "mini-AWACS" platform to direct fighter jet aircrafts (mig-29s, su-27s etc) to detected enemy targets - It's well suited to intercept/shot down low-flying cruise missiles with its large powerful radar and AAMs (what F-15 or F-22 can't do i believe). During the drils, MiG-31 shot down Strizh-3M(supersonic cruise missile-targets). - MiG-31 holds impressive record - the world's longest kill with AAM "R-37" - 304km (188mi) - The story about successful interception of SR-71 by MiG-31s near the Kamchatka Peninsula told by MiG-31's ex-pilot: http://translate.google.com/translate?hl=en&sl=ru&tl=en&u=http%3A%2F%2Fnibler.ru%2Fcognitive%2F13334-protivostoyanie-mig-31-i-sr-71-blackbird-na-kamchatke.html That's nice...  |
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Posted: 9/9/2012 3:55:20 AM EDT
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Interesting aircraft, but it is less than ideal for anything other than intercepting bombers that cant fight back and slow non-stealthy cruise missiles (and even then I'm not sure how realistic this ever was). Attempts to make it an AWACS killer and to keep it relevant WRT to the cruise missle threat are iffy at best (both from a doctrinal and a practical perspective). Throw in the fact that it's radar tech has been compromised and you have an aircraft that doesn't really have much usefulness beyond interception of limited airspace intrusions (which I suppose is really mostly what it gets used for these days anyway). The datalink, PESA radar, and targeting systems were pretty interesting for their time, but they are largely standard fare nowadays on aircraft that are far more versitile. I suppose it's doctrinally interesting as well for those looking at soviet military history since it represents the big move from GCI to autonomous intercepts.
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Posted: 9/9/2012 4:16:43 AM EDT
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Interesting facts about the MiG-31 - The unit of four MiG-31 can protect 600 km wide air space (there are 800-900km numbers in some sources, with updated radar). The targets info could be shared through data link between aircraft in group, the other groups of interceptors and ground control. MiG's interceptor is capable to give a control/guidance on a its long-range missiles to other interceptor. http://s004.radikal.ru/i207/1001/27/3393a3a23aa4.png - Modernized Mig-31 could be used as "mini-AWACS" platform to direct fighter jet aircrafts (mig-29s, su-27s etc) to detected enemy targets - It's well suited to intercept/shot down low-flying cruise missiles with its large powerful radar and AAMs (what F-15 or F-22 can't do i believe). During the drils, MiG-31 shot down Strizh-3M(supersonic cruise missile-targets). - MiG-31 holds impressive record - the world's longest kill with AAM "R-37" - 304km (188mi) - The story about successful interception of SR-71 by MiG-31s near the Kamchatka Peninsula told by MiG-31's ex-pilot: http://translate.google.com/translate?hl=en&sl=ru&tl=en&u=http%3A%2F%2Fnibler.ru%2Fcognitive%2F13334-protivostoyanie-mig-31-i-sr-71-blackbird-na-kamchatke.html Um..no |
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Posted: 9/9/2012 4:18:50 AM EDT
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Say what you will about the Russians but they can build some really stout landing gear.
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Posted: 9/9/2012 4:20:38 AM EDT
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Um..no Oh give him a break. If he doesn't post the propaganda, Putin will hop off his flying shark, and choke him out bare chested. |
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Posted: 9/9/2012 4:23:46 AM EDT
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Say what you will about the Russians but they can build some really stout landing gear. You don't always have the luxury of a nicely paved runway when your engines fail.
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Posted: 9/9/2012 4:28:46 AM EDT
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Interesting aircraft, but it is less than ideal for anything other than intercepting bombers that cant fight back and slow non-stealthy cruise missiles (and even then I'm not sure how realistic this ever was). Attempts to make it an AWACS killer and to keep it relevant WRT to the cruise missle threat are iffy at best (both from a doctrinal and a practical perspective). Throw in the fact that it's radar tech has been compromised and you have an aircraft that doesn't really have much usefulness beyond interception of limited airspace intrusions (which I suppose is really mostly what it gets used for these days anyway). The datalink, PESA radar, and targeting systems were pretty interesting for their time, but they are largely standard fare nowadays on aircraft that are far more versitile. I suppose it's doctrinally interesting as well for those looking at soviet military history since it represents the big move from GCI to autonomous intercepts. I asked an f-16 pilot friend about the 31 years ago. His reply (as squadron weapons officer) was "big, fast, dirty signature, shoots shitty missiles". I think that summed it up. He was much more impressed by the Sukhoi 27 and the Mig 29. |
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Posted: 9/9/2012 4:36:19 AM EDT
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Quoted: Quoted: Um..no Oh give him a break. If he doesn't post the propaganda, Putin will hop off his flying shark, and choke him out bare chested. I always get the impression he was here collecting intel from people who are drawn into the debate. |
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Posted: 9/9/2012 4:39:53 AM EDT
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Quoted: Interesting facts about the MiG-31 - The unit of four MiG-31 can protect 600 km wide air space (there are 800-900km numbers in some sources, with updated radar). The targets info could be shared through data link between aircraft in group, the other groups of interceptors and ground control. MiG's interceptor is capable to give a control/guidance on a its long-range missiles to other interceptor. http://s004.radikal.ru/i207/1001/27/3393a3a23aa4.png - Modernized Mig-31 could be used as "mini-AWACS" platform to direct fighter jet aircrafts (mig-29s, su-27s etc) to detected enemy targets - It's well suited to intercept/shot down low-flying cruise missiles with its large powerful radar and AAMs (what F-15 or F-22 can't do i believe). During the drils, MiG-31 shot down Strizh-3M(supersonic cruise missile-targets). - MiG-31 holds impressive record - the world's longest kill with AAM "R-37" - 304km (188mi) - The story about successful interception of SR-71 by MiG-31s near the Kamchatka Peninsula told by MiG-31's ex-pilot: http://translate.google.com/translate?hl=en&sl=ru&tl=en&u=http%3A%2F%2Fnibler.ru%2Fcognitive%2F13334-protivostoyanie-mig-31-i-sr-71-blackbird-na-kamchatke.html On 13 September 1985, Maj. Wilbert D. "Doug" Pearson, flying the "Celestial Eagle" F-15A 76-0084 launched an ASM-135 ASAT about 200 miles (322 km) west of Vandenberg Air Force Base and destroyed the Solwind P78-1 satellite flying at an altitude of 345 miles (555 km). Prior to the launch the F-15 flying at Mach 1.22 executed a 3.8g zoom climb at an angle of 65 degrees. The ASM-135 ASAT was automatically launched at 38,100 ft while the F-15 was flying at Mach .934. The 30 lb (13.6 kg) MHV collided with the 2,000 lb (907 kg) Solwind P78-1 satellite at closing velocity of 15,000 mph (24,140 km/h). You lose comrade. We kill things with much superior miles, rather than your inferior eastern decadent kilometers.
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Posted: 9/9/2012 4:46:32 AM EDT
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Um..no Oh give him a break. If he doesn't post the propaganda, Putin will hop off his flying shark, and choke him out bare chested. I always get the impression he was here collecting intel from people who are drawn into the debate. 
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Posted: 9/9/2012 5:17:26 AM EDT
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Interesting facts about the MiG-31 - The unit of four MiG-31 can protect 600 km wide air space (there are 800-900km numbers in some sources, with updated radar). The targets info could be shared through data link between aircraft in group, the other groups of interceptors and ground control. MiG's interceptor is capable to give a control/guidance on a its long-range missiles to other interceptor. http://s004.radikal.ru/i207/1001/27/3393a3a23aa4.png - Modernized Mig-31 could be used as "mini-AWACS" platform to direct fighter jet aircrafts (mig-29s, su-27s etc) to detected enemy targets - It's well suited to intercept/shot down low-flying cruise missiles with its large powerful radar and AAMs (what F-15 or F-22 can't do i believe). During the drils, MiG-31 shot down Strizh-3M(supersonic cruise missile-targets). - MiG-31 holds impressive record - the world's longest kill with AAM "R-37" - 304km (188mi) - The story about successful interception of SR-71 by MiG-31s near the Kamchatka Peninsula told by MiG-31's ex-pilot: http://translate.google.com/translate?hl=en&sl=ru&tl=en&u=http%3A%2F%2Fnibler.ru%2Fcognitive%2F13334-protivostoyanie-mig-31-i-sr-71-blackbird-na-kamchatke.html On 13 September 1985, Maj. Wilbert D. "Doug" Pearson, flying the "Celestial Eagle" F-15A 76-0084 launched an ASM-135 ASAT about 200 miles (322 km) west of Vandenberg Air Force Base and destroyed the Solwind P78-1 satellite flying at an altitude of 345 miles (555 km). Prior to the launch the F-15 flying at Mach 1.22 executed a 3.8g zoom climb at an angle of 65 degrees. The ASM-135 ASAT was automatically launched at 38,100 ft while the F-15 was flying at Mach .934. The 30 lb (13.6 kg) MHV collided with the 2,000 lb (907 kg) Solwind P78-1 satellite at closing velocity of 15,000 mph (24,140 km/h). You lose comrade. We kill things with much superior miles, rather than your inferior eastern decadent kilometers. Maj Gen Pearson was the base commander while I was stationed at Edwards.. And here is the missile being launched. 
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Posted: 9/9/2012 5:29:23 AM EDT
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Interesting aircraft, but it is less than ideal for anything other than intercepting bombers that cant fight back and slow non-stealthy cruise missiles (and even then I'm not sure how realistic this ever was). Attempts to make it an AWACS killer and to keep it relevant WRT to the cruise missle threat are iffy at best (both from a doctrinal and a practical perspective). Throw in the fact that it's radar tech has been compromised and you have an aircraft that doesn't really have much usefulness beyond interception of limited airspace intrusions (which I suppose is really mostly what it gets used for these days anyway). The datalink, PESA radar, and targeting systems were pretty interesting for their time, but they are largely standard fare nowadays on aircraft that are far more versitile. I suppose it's doctrinally interesting as well for those looking at soviet military history since it represents the big move from GCI to autonomous intercepts. I asked an f-16 pilot friend about the 31 years ago. His reply (as squadron weapons officer) was "big, fast, dirty signature, shoots shitty missiles". I think that summed it up. He was much more impressed by the Sukhoi 27 and the Mig 29. Su-27 and the Mig-29 seem to be pretty capable aircraft if a bit spartan by western standards. When they first came on the scene they had a lot of features you didnt see in western aircraft. IIRC the high of bore sight a2a short range missiles proved to be extremely deadly in DACT with former East German migs in the 90s. The su27 was a great AC as well, very versitile. The original models are somewhat dated, but the newer versions like the SU-37 and Mig-35 are extremely mature aircraft and have all the bells and whistles. Western 5th gen aircraft will knock the snot out of them given the stealth and avionics advantages, but they are still very capable and for the time being might just be the best value out there for true multirole fighters especially to countries that dont have the maintenance and logistics capabilities of western countries and that dont have access to block 60+ F-16 or the new F-15E/SE (and even then the Russian A/C have a few features here and there that even those dont). |
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Posted: 9/9/2012 5:34:36 AM EDT
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the russians make great target drones.
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Posted: 9/9/2012 5:40:37 AM EDT
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Does the pilot have to be sober to achieve these results, or is it all plane?
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Posted: 9/9/2012 5:52:19 AM EDT
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Interesting facts about the MiG-31 - The unit of four MiG-31 can protect 600 km wide air space (there are 800-900km numbers in some sources, with updated radar). The targets info could be shared through data link between aircraft in group, the other groups of interceptors and ground control. MiG's interceptor is capable to give a control/guidance on a its long-range missiles to other interceptor. http://s004.radikal.ru/i207/1001/27/3393a3a23aa4.png - Modernized Mig-31 could be used as "mini-AWACS" platform to direct fighter jet aircrafts (mig-29s, su-27s etc) to detected enemy targets - It's well suited to intercept/shot down low-flying cruise missiles with its large powerful radar and AAMs (what F-15 or F-22 can't do i believe). During the drils, MiG-31 shot down Strizh-3M(supersonic cruise missile-targets). - MiG-31 holds impressive record - the world's longest kill with AAM "R-37" - 304km (188mi) - The story about successful interception of SR-71 by MiG-31s near the Kamchatka Peninsula told by MiG-31's ex-pilot: http://translate.google.com/translate?hl=en&sl=ru&tl=en&u=http%3A%2F%2Fnibler.ru%2Fcognitive%2F13334-protivostoyanie-mig-31-i-sr-71-blackbird-na-kamchatke.html On 13 September 1985, Maj. Wilbert D. "Doug" Pearson, flying the "Celestial Eagle" F-15A 76-0084 launched an ASM-135 ASAT about 200 miles (322 km) west of Vandenberg Air Force Base and destroyed the Solwind P78-1 satellite flying at an altitude of 345 miles (555 km). Prior to the launch the F-15 flying at Mach 1.22 executed a 3.8g zoom climb at an angle of 65 degrees. The ASM-135 ASAT was automatically launched at 38,100 ft while the F-15 was flying at Mach .934. The 30 lb (13.6 kg) MHV collided with the 2,000 lb (907 kg) Solwind P78-1 satellite at closing velocity of 15,000 mph (24,140 km/h). You lose comrade. We kill things with much superior miles, rather than your inferior eastern decadent kilometers. Apple and oranges. MiG-31 also had an "anti-satellite" modification |
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Posted: 9/9/2012 6:03:54 AM EDT
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Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: Interesting facts about the MiG-31 - The unit of four MiG-31 can protect 600 km wide air space (there are 800-900km numbers in some sources, with updated radar). The targets info could be shared through data link between aircraft in group, the other groups of interceptors and ground control. MiG's interceptor is capable to give a control/guidance on a its long-range missiles to other interceptor. http://s004.radikal.ru/i207/1001/27/3393a3a23aa4.png - Modernized Mig-31 could be used as "mini-AWACS" platform to direct fighter jet aircrafts (mig-29s, su-27s etc) to detected enemy targets - It's well suited to intercept/shot down low-flying cruise missiles with its large powerful radar and AAMs (what F-15 or F-22 can't do i believe). During the drils, MiG-31 shot down Strizh-3M(supersonic cruise missile-targets). - MiG-31 holds impressive record - the world's longest kill with AAM "R-37" - 304km (188mi) - The story about successful interception of SR-71 by MiG-31s near the Kamchatka Peninsula told by MiG-31's ex-pilot: http://translate.google.com/translate?hl=en&sl=ru&tl=en&u=http%3A%2F%2Fnibler.ru%2Fcognitive%2F13334-protivostoyanie-mig-31-i-sr-71-blackbird-na-kamchatke.html On 13 September 1985, Maj. Wilbert D. "Doug" Pearson, flying the "Celestial Eagle" F-15A 76-0084 launched an ASM-135 ASAT about 200 miles (322 km) west of Vandenberg Air Force Base and destroyed the Solwind P78-1 satellite flying at an altitude of 345 miles (555 km). Prior to the launch the F-15 flying at Mach 1.22 executed a 3.8g zoom climb at an angle of 65 degrees. The ASM-135 ASAT was automatically launched at 38,100 ft while the F-15 was flying at Mach .934. The 30 lb (13.6 kg) MHV collided with the 2,000 lb (907 kg) Solwind P78-1 satellite at closing velocity of 15,000 mph (24,140 km/h). You lose comrade. We kill things with much superior miles, rather than your inferior eastern decadent kilometers. Apple and oranges. MiG-31 also had an "anti-satellite" modification It must suck coming in second place 99.9% of the time. We one up'ed you before we actually needed to one up you. air to space kill >>>>> air to air kill USA, being the "one upper" since 1776. |
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Posted: 9/9/2012 6:04:30 AM EDT
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Interesting facts about the MiG-31 - The unit of four MiG-31 can protect 600 km wide air space (there are 800-900km numbers in some sources, with updated radar). The targets info could be shared through data link between aircraft in group, the other groups of interceptors and ground control. MiG's interceptor is capable to give a control/guidance on a its long-range missiles to other interceptor. http://s004.radikal.ru/i207/1001/27/3393a3a23aa4.png - Modernized Mig-31 could be used as "mini-AWACS" platform to direct fighter jet aircrafts (mig-29s, su-27s etc) to detected enemy targets - It's well suited to intercept/shot down low-flying cruise missiles with its large powerful radar and AAMs (what F-15 or F-22 can't do i believe). During the drils, MiG-31 shot down Strizh-3M(supersonic cruise missile-targets). - MiG-31 holds impressive record - the world's longest kill with AAM "R-37" - 304km (188mi) - The story about successful interception of SR-71 by MiG-31s near the Kamchatka Peninsula told by MiG-31's ex-pilot: http://translate.google.com/translate?hl=en&sl=ru&tl=en&u=http%3A%2F%2Fnibler.ru%2Fcognitive%2F13334-protivostoyanie-mig-31-i-sr-71-blackbird-na-kamchatke.html 
Wow. Just Wow! |
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Posted: 9/9/2012 6:05:35 AM EDT
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Interesting facts about the MiG-31 - The unit of four MiG-31 can protect 600 km wide air space (there are 800-900km numbers in some sources, with updated radar). The targets info could be shared through data link between aircraft in group, the other groups of interceptors and ground control. MiG's interceptor is capable to give a control/guidance on a its long-range missiles to other interceptor. http://s004.radikal.ru/i207/1001/27/3393a3a23aa4.png - Modernized Mig-31 could be used as "mini-AWACS" platform to direct fighter jet aircrafts (mig-29s, su-27s etc) to detected enemy targets - It's well suited to intercept/shot down low-flying cruise missiles with its large powerful radar and AAMs (what F-15 or F-22 can't do i believe). During the drils, MiG-31 shot down Strizh-3M(supersonic cruise missile-targets). - MiG-31 holds impressive record - the world's longest kill with AAM "R-37" - 304km (188mi) - The story about successful interception of SR-71 by MiG-31s near the Kamchatka Peninsula told by MiG-31's ex-pilot: http://translate.google.com/translate?hl=en&sl=ru&tl=en&u=http%3A%2F%2Fnibler.ru%2Fcognitive%2F13334-protivostoyanie-mig-31-i-sr-71-blackbird-na-kamchatke.html On 13 September 1985, Maj. Wilbert D. "Doug" Pearson, flying the "Celestial Eagle" F-15A 76-0084 launched an ASM-135 ASAT about 200 miles (322 km) west of Vandenberg Air Force Base and destroyed the Solwind P78-1 satellite flying at an altitude of 345 miles (555 km). Prior to the launch the F-15 flying at Mach 1.22 executed a 3.8g zoom climb at an angle of 65 degrees. The ASM-135 ASAT was automatically launched at 38,100 ft while the F-15 was flying at Mach .934. The 30 lb (13.6 kg) MHV collided with the 2,000 lb (907 kg) Solwind P78-1 satellite at closing velocity of 15,000 mph (24,140 km/h). You lose comrade. We kill things with much superior miles, rather than your inferior eastern decadent kilometers. Apple and oranges. MiG-31 also had an "anti-satellite" modification The F-15 had one in the 1980's. Hey did you guys get that new show " Seinfeld" yet? |
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Posted: 9/9/2012 6:06:26 AM EDT
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Yea we know a good bit about that airframe therusskibear, Mr Viktor Belenko gave us a real nice Christmas gift.
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Posted: 9/9/2012 6:06:30 AM EDT
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Um..no Oh give him a break. If he doesn't post the propaganda, Putin will hop off his flying shark, and choke him out bare chested. I always get the impression he was here collecting intel from people who are drawn into the debate. well, if hearing insults about Vladdy-boy or being told Russians suck counts as Intel, then "Mission accomplished".
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Posted: 9/9/2012 6:08:21 AM EDT
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Some ex-Soviet pilot had a much less favorable opinion of his Mig31. Saying it could only do Mach 2 once and had to have it's engines completely replaced after each run.
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Posted: 9/9/2012 6:08:49 AM EDT
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Posted: 9/9/2012 6:12:17 AM EDT
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TAG
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Posted: 9/9/2012 6:15:46 AM EDT
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Do you have to think in Russian when you fly it? 
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Posted: 9/9/2012 6:17:33 AM EDT
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Hi Primorsky!
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Posted: 9/9/2012 6:26:37 AM EDT
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In the days of glasnost, we think you plane is very nice.
Thank you for sharing. Please keep in mind that if the balloon goes up and it's conventional, you will not see the flight of Raptors owning the sky until the first fireball. |
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Posted: 9/9/2012 6:28:04 AM EDT
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In Mother Russia, Intelligence gathers you!!!
Hey can you help me speed up my Visa, I gotta go to Russia next year. |
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Posted: 9/9/2012 6:31:13 AM EDT
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Some ex-Soviet pilot had a much less favorable opinion of his Mig31. Saying it could only do Mach 2 once and had to have it's engines completely replaced after each run. not sure about the 31. that was the case with the MiG-25 "Foxbat"; which needed an engine swap after a Mach 3 run, IIRC. |
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Posted: 9/9/2012 9:36:05 AM EDT
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Yea we know a good bit about that airframe therusskibear, Mr Viktor Belenko gave us a real nice Christmas gift. Close, but Belenko presented the MiG-25. |
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Posted: 9/9/2012 9:40:47 AM EDT
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B-1s are going to fly nap of the earth to avoid air defenses or fire cruise missiles at stand off ranges over the polar ice caps.
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Posted: 9/9/2012 9:52:05 AM EDT
[#40]
Cool bird but I like this one
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Posted: 9/9/2012 10:08:45 AM EDT
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My father was the pilot in the SR-71 that your OP claims a SU-31 intercepted. He said it was an interesting flight nad they almost had to deploy the aerial caltrops that formed parts of the wings to detroy the landing gear on the SU to make the interceptor unable to land or take off again. Fortunately, for the russkis, their pilot ran out of flight alcohol and had to turn back before we were forced to show our hand.
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Posted: 9/9/2012 10:14:17 AM EDT
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Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: Um..no Oh give him a break. If he doesn't post the propaganda, Putin will hop off his flying shark, and choke him out bare chested. I always get the impression he was here collecting intel from people who are drawn into the debate. The fuck do you think Primorski was? This website is huge and full of Military and industrial experts, who like to argue like motherfuckers. It's an opsec GOLDMINE. (opse being the definition of small pieces adding up to large pieces) |
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Posted: 9/9/2012 10:23:20 AM EDT
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Um..no Oh give him a break. If he doesn't post the propaganda, Putin will hop off his flying shark, and choke him out bare chested. I always get the impression he was here collecting intel from people who are drawn into the debate. My impression too. There is open source stuff out there that negates all his points, but why make it easy on the russkis?  Staff felt the same way. A warning was posted to be mindful of that IIRC. I always ignored his posts like Dave_A's, and do the same now that he's got a new screen name. |
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Posted: 9/9/2012 10:26:44 AM EDT
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Posted: 9/9/2012 10:51:05 AM EDT
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Commie shit
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Posted: 9/9/2012 10:53:35 AM EDT
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Posted: 9/9/2012 10:53:41 AM EDT
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Interesting facts about the MiG-31 - The unit of four MiG-31 can protect 600 km wide air space (there are 800-900km numbers in some sources, with updated radar). The targets info could be shared through data link between aircraft in group, the other groups of interceptors and ground control. MiG's interceptor is capable to give a control/guidance on a its long-range missiles to other interceptor. http://s004.radikal.ru/i207/1001/27/3393a3a23aa4.png - Modernized Mig-31 could be used as "mini-AWACS" platform to direct fighter jet aircrafts (mig-29s, su-27s etc) to detected enemy targets - It's well suited to intercept/shot down low-flying cruise missiles with its large powerful radar and AAMs (what F-15 or F-22 can't do i believe). During the drils, MiG-31 shot down Strizh-3M(supersonic cruise missile-targets). - MiG-31 holds impressive record - the world's longest kill with AAM "R-37" - 304km (188mi) - The story about successful interception of SR-71 by MiG-31s near the Kamchatka Peninsula told by MiG-31's ex-pilot: http://translate.google.com/translate?hl=en&sl=ru&tl=en&u=http%3A%2F%2Fnibler.ru%2Fcognitive%2F13334-protivostoyanie-mig-31-i-sr-71-blackbird-na-kamchatke.html mini-awacs was a nice touch. 
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Posted: 9/9/2012 10:55:14 AM EDT
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Um..no Oh give him a break. If he doesn't post the propaganda, Putin will hop off his flying shark, and choke him out bare chested. I always get the impression he was here collecting intel from people who are drawn into the debate. My impression too. There is open source stuff out there that negates all his points, but why make it easy on the russkis? Staff felt the same way. A warning was posted to be mindful of that IIRC. I always ignored his posts like Dave_A's, and do the same now that he's got a new screen name. His posting style is a bit obvious. They are always meant to stir the pot and then he doesn't post much afterwards.........pretty easy to see through. |
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Posted: 9/9/2012 11:03:02 AM EDT
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Interesting facts about the MiG-31 - The unit of four MiG-31 can protect 600 km wide air space (there are 800-900km numbers in some sources, with updated radar). The targets info could be shared through data link between aircraft in group, the other groups of interceptors and ground control. MiG's interceptor is capable to give a control/guidance on a its long-range missiles to other interceptor. http://s004.radikal.ru/i207/1001/27/3393a3a23aa4.png - Modernized Mig-31 could be used as "mini-AWACS" platform to direct fighter jet aircrafts (mig-29s, su-27s etc) to detected enemy targets - It's well suited to intercept/shot down low-flying cruise missiles with its large powerful radar and AAMs (what F-15 or F-22 can't do i believe). During the drils, MiG-31 shot down Strizh-3M(supersonic cruise missile-targets). - MiG-31 holds impressive record - the world's longest kill with AAM "R-37" - 304km (188mi) - The story about successful interception of SR-71 by MiG-31s near the Kamchatka Peninsula told by MiG-31's ex-pilot: http://translate.google.com/translate?hl=en&sl=ru&tl=en&u=http%3A%2F%2Fnibler.ru%2Fcognitive%2F13334-protivostoyanie-mig-31-i-sr-71-blackbird-na-kamchatke.html mini-awacs was a nice touch. You may laugh, but the president has actually authorized plans to increase the thrust/weight ratio of the AWACS and arm it, enabling it to perform an A2A role to counter the threat of these planes. The back half of the modernized AWACS is actually a mix of missile launchers(which look surprizingly similar to the torpedo tubes on an AKULA class submarine. I''d post pics, but it was classified Above Top Secret. I have some, because my IPhone was on video mode. Which was really actually weird, because I had shut it off. anyway) and a futuristic "Dolomite" propulsion system that can also double as a weapon itself. But I've said too much already. 
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Posted: 9/9/2012 11:03:55 AM EDT
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Say what you will about the Russians but they can build some really stout landing gear. Are those wheelbarrow tires? |
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