Fighter MiG-31BM
The state corporation Rostec announced the launch of the development process for a new generation fighter-interceptor. RIA Novosti reports.
The press service clarified that the project of the long-range interception aircraft complex under the symbol “MiG-41” is now at the stage of development work. After all the necessary work within the stage is completed, a prototype will be created.
Sources previously familiar with the situation in an interview with Izvestia reporters clarified that a multifunctional long-range intercept missile system (MFRK DP) will be developed for the Russian fighter-interceptors MiG-31 and MiG-41, which turns these aircraft into killers of hypersonic missiles.
In December 2017, it was reported that Russia would receive a new interceptor before the expiration of the MiG-31's service life in 2028.
