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Since the primary mission is long-range interception, the primary weapons are R-37 long-range and AA-12 Adder medium-range missiles.  The Foxhound can carry up to four of each.  Alternately, AA-8 Aphid heat-seeking, short-range missiles can be carried on the wing pylons, and MiG-31s often fly carrying two of these.  The Aphids and the internal 23 mm gun give the Mig a chance to defend itself if the battle turns into a dogfight.

Since the primary mission is long-range interception, the primary weapons are R-37 long-range and AA-12 Adder medium-range missiles.  The Foxhound can carry up to four of each.  Alternately, AA-8 Aphid heat-seeking, short-range missiles can be carried on the wing pylons, and MiG-31s often fly carrying two of these.  The Aphids and the internal 23 mm gun give the Mig a chance to defend itself if the battle turns into a dogfight.

==External Links==

==External links==

*[http://www.enemyforces.com/aircraft/mig31.htm Fighter Aircraft MiG-31]

*[http://www.enemyforces.com/aircraft/mig31.htm Fighter Aircraft MiG-31]

*[http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/russia/mig-31.htm MiG-31 at GlobalSecurity.org]

*[http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/russia/mig-31.htm MiG-31 at GlobalSecurity.org]