Russia Starts Developing Long-Range Interceptor to Replace MiG-31 Jets
Russia Starts Developing Long-Range Interceptor to Replace MiG-31 Jets Our Bureau 6369 MiG-31 fighter @Rostec Russia’s state-owned Rostec has announced the development of a new long-range interceptor designated MiG-41 (PAK DP) to replace MiG-31 jets. MiG-31 fighters first entered service in 1981. It is the first Soviet aircraft of fourth generation. As per older reports, MiG-41 will be a supersonic, heavy, stealthy interceptor aircraft. Russian defense analyst Vasily Kashin has previously said that the MiG-41 would be considered as a 5++ or 6th generation project. The design of the MiG-...