MiG-31B Foxhound

Role

Fighter

Variants

MiG-31 Foxhound
MiG-31M Foxhound

DLC / Special Variants

MiG-31B -Gaviria-

Appearances

Ace Combat: Assault Horizon
Ace Combat Infinity
Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown

"Four MiG-31s approaching! They're fast, these guys are interceptors!"

― AWACS Long Caster during Operation Domino

The MiG-31B Foxhound is a Cold War-era 4th-generation fighter aircraft. It features improvements over both the the standard MiG-31 and MiG-31M, including upgraded avionics and in-flight refueling capabilities.

History

Strangereal

The MiG-31B Foxhounds were fielded in the Lighthouse War, during the war they were operated by the Erusean Air Force as an interceptor aircraft. During Operation Magic Spear, an Erusean MiG-31B ace named Owen Corwin, callsign "Comet", was shot down by Trigger.^[1] They were also utilized in Operation Sighthound to defend the Alicorn in Artiglio Port.^[2] During Operation Domino, the Hrotti Squadron used four MiG-31s with no loaded missiles and only their machine guns to distract the Strider Squadron while giving other allied squadrons enough time to enter the airspace.^[3]

Assault Horizon universe

During the bombing raid at the Caucasus mountains, a bomber flown by Janice Rehl and her co-pilot Flynn were being pursued by a flight of several examples of the NRF-aligned MiG-31B. Fortunately for the bomber flight, Warwolf Squadron and Red Moon Squadron arrived in time to shoot down the interceptors.

Infinity universe

Along with the MiG-21bis and MiG-29A Fulcrum, the MiG-31B Foxhound was obtained by Wernher and Noah Enterprises and used for their Advanced Automated Aviation Plants. Mercenaries affiliated with the United Nations Forces utilized the aircraft during Operation Eternal Liberation against the USEA Federation, who also possessed many units of the aircraft.

Game Analysis

Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown

"A large interceptor that boasts high speeds on a world-class scale. The B-model is fitted with enhanced avionics. It was developed as a replacement for the MiG-25 bomber, which attacked from high altitudes. It was designed to be able to attack at low altitudes and, in particular, to take out cruise missiles and the craft that fired them. Additionally, it was envisioned that the craft would provide long-distance support for bombers. Capable of carrying long-range anti-air missiles, its high-speed capabilities make it an ideal craft for providing a follow-up attack to an opening gambit against hostiles. However, it was not built for close-range combat, so its large turning radius can be a disadvantage."

― Data Viewer

How to Unlock

The MiG-31B is available on the Aircraft Tree and it costs 280,000 MRP. It requires purchasing the MiG-29A Fulcrum.

Statistics

Weapons

GUN x2400 ( $\infty$ on Easy/Normal)
MSL x96
LAAM x26
SAAM x24 (30,000 MRP)
PLSL x450 (30,000 MRP)
FLR x4

Part Slots

BODY: 36

ARMS: 36

MISC: 36

Named Pilots

Owen Corwin (COMET)

Skins

Osea: Grey body with black nose.
Erusea: Green/beige/brown camouflage. Based on the MiG-25BM's camo scheme. (Unlocked by sortieing 100 times in multiplayer mode)
Special: Grey with blue, black, and white stripes. Based on the MiG-31 "374" livery. (UNLOCK: Shoot down COMET)
Mage: Osea skin with Mage Squadron markings
Spare: Osea skin with Spare Squadron markings
Strider: Osea skin with Strider Squadron markings
Schwarze: Schwarze Team livery
Varcolac: Varcolac Squadron livery

Gallery

Cockpit
Hrotti Squadron's MiG-31B engaging Trigger over Anchorhead Bay
Hrotti Squadron's MiG-31B engaging Trigger over Anchorhead Bay
Two Erusean MiG-31Bs over Artiglio Port, one is pulling away due to "mechanical problems"
The same MiG-31B limping away from Anchorhead Bay, suffering from "mechanical problems" again
Hangar shot of Skin 01
Hangar shot of Skin 02
Hangar shot of Skin 03
Hangar shot of Skin 04
Hangar shot of Skin 05
Hangar shot of Skin 06
Hangar shot of Skin 07
Hangar shot of Skin 08
Cockpit
Instruments

Ace Combat Infinity

"This interceptor is the former Soviet Union's first 4th generation aircraft. Derived from the MiG-25, the aircraft has been heavily modified. Unlike the MiG-25, which is an interceptor that excels at high altitudes, this aircraft is capable of supersonic flight even at low altitudes. Thanks to its high engine thrust, it can reach a top speed close to mach 3.^[sic] In addition, this aircraft has excellent air defense capabilities. The NATO codename for it is "Foxhound"."

― Hangar

How to Unlock

The MiG-31B is available for research on the Aircraft Tree after purchasing the MiG-29 Fulcrum.

Lv.	Cst	Price	GUN	MSL	HCAA	SAAM	LAAM	SP	MO	ST	AA	AG	DF
1	550	1,710	108	90	12	–	–	B	E+	E	D+	E	E
2	588	33,200	118	94	16	–	–	B+	D	E+	D+	E	E+
3	626	37,670	129	98	20	–	–	B+	D+	E+	C	E	D
4	664	47,880	139	102	24	12	–	A	D+	D	C+	E+	D+
5	702	83,000	150	106	28	14	–	A+	C	D	C+	E+	C
6	740	144,710^[a]	161	112	32	16	–	A+	C+	D	C+	E+	C+
7	778	69,160	172	116	34	17	13	S	C+	D+	B	E+	B
8	816	102,150	183	120	36	18	14	S	B	D+	B	E+	B+
9	854	263,880	194	124	38	19	15	S+	B+	D+	B+	D	A
10	892	813,960	206	128	40	20	16	S+	B+	C	B+	D	A
11	939	1,659,840	217	132	42	21	17	S+	A	C	A	D	A
12	986	2,202,480	228	136	44	22	18	S+	A+	C+	A	D	S
13	1033	2,755,760	239	140	46	23	19	S+	A+	C+	A+	D+	S+
14	1080	3,862,320	250	144	48	24	20	S+	S	B	S	D+	S+
15	1127	4,415,600	262	148	52	26	22	S++	S	B	S+	D+	S+
16	1186	7,724,640	271	150	54	27	23	S++	S+	B+	S+	D+	S+
17	1245	5,522,160	280	152	56	28	24	S++	S+	B+	S+	C	S+
18	1304	7,171,360	289	154	58	29	25	S++	S+	B+	S+	C	S++
19	1363	8,831,200	298	156	60	30	26	S++	S+	A	S+	C	S++
20	1422	11,033,680	308	158	64	32	28	S++	S+	A	S+	C+	S++