Work on the development of the concept of upgrading high-altitude interceptors MiG-31 to the version of "BM" began in 1997 year. And if the first modifications were long-range fighter-interceptors, then the new version was to become a multi-purpose, capable of hitting air, ground and surface targets.
On the plane, the complex of on-board radio-electronic equipment, navigation and aiming has been completely updated, in connection with which the combat effectiveness of the updated MiG-31 has increased almost three times. The new on-board radar Zaslon-AM is capable of detecting targets at a distance of 320 km, and its destruction has become possible at a distance of 280 km.
Thanks to the new avionics, the MiG-31BM is able to more effectively interact with ground-based air defense. Moreover, now the multifunctional high-altitude interceptor was able to direct missiles launched from the board of other fighters onto air targets.
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