MiG-31 Interceptor

### Experience Value

Leang: 68, 91 (Veteran), 121 (Elite), 162 (Heroic)Bao and Tao: 56, 74 (Veteran), 99 (Elite), 132 (Heroic)

### Experience Required

Leang: 205 (Veteran), 273 (Elite), 363 (Heroic)Bao and Tao: 168 (Veteran), 223 (Elite), 297 (Heroic)

## Introduction

The **MiG-31 Interceptor** is an air superiority fighter utilised by General Tao, General Bao and General Leang. As the first two generals only had one main anti-aircraft vehicle (Gatling tank and Vortex tank respectively), the need for other ways to counter the USA's superior air force led to the development of this interceptor.

## Overview

Armed with six Vympel R-33E air-to-air missiles, the MiG-31 can take down most aircraft with just two missiles, and its large range allows the interceptor to destroy any incoming aircraft before their payload is released. Thus, the MiG-31 is especially effective against enemy bombers.

In addition, the MiG-31 is fitted with highly sophisticated radars that reveal the position of stealthed enemy aircraft. Henceforth, these interceptors can also be used defensively, designating air targets for base defenses or anti-air ground forces.

## Upgrades

**Aircraft Armour**

* Increases the MiG-31's durability by 25%. Researched at the airfield (available at rank 3).

## Assessment

Pros:

* Very effective against enemy aircraft.
* Detects stealth aircraft.
* Large ammo count (6 air-to-air missiles). Doesn't have to reload as often as the King Raptor does.
* Large range.
* Very fast and agile.

Cons:

* Expensive ($2000).
* Easily picking for ground based AA units as they cannot fight back.
* Slow fire-rate, makes it vulnerable to swarms of Comanches and Ravens.
* A mid-game unit that requires rank 3 + Propaganda Center to unlock.

## Quotes (In English)

### When Selected

* MiG-31, reporting.
* Chinese interceptor.
* MiG Fighter, listening.
* Ready to take to the skies!
* Where do you need support?

### When Ordered to Move

* Acknowledged.
* Flying towards the objective.
* Altering course.
* Yes, I copy.

### When Ordered to Attack

* He's on the list!
* Chasing target.
* Engaging aircraft!
* Locking on!
* I'm in the vicinity!

### When Crashing

* I've been hit!
* Mayday! MAYDAY!
* Argh! Mayday!
* Argh! I've lost control!
* Argh! I'm going down!

## Quotes (in native Chinese language)

### When selected

* 猎狐犬待命！
* 红色有角，三倍音速！
* 修正航向！

### When Ordered to Move

* 进入拦截点。
* 加力全开！
* 猎狐犬明白！
* 发挥速度的优势！

### When Ordered to Attack

* 锁定目标！
* 用雷达烧烤它！
* 再来一颗红星！

## Trivia

* In reality, the People's Liberation Army Air Force doesn't use any MiG-31 Foxhounds, instead relying on Sukhoi designed air superiority fighters or their licence built variants such as the Su-30 and the Shenyang J-11.
* In the native Chinese quotes, the MIG-31 says that it can use a radar that emits an electromagnetic wave that can interfere with the electrical components of an enemy fighter, but in *Contra* the plane does not use that ability.
* Prior to Contra 008 Final's introduction, General Tao's MiG-31s had the ability to fire R-40 missiles with neutron warheads, allowing them to destroy almost any aircraft with one hit, but limiting their ammo capacity to just two missiles. This was eventually removed due to balancing reasons.