New Arrival: Academy 1/48 MiG-31 BM/BSM Foxhound
We’re pleased to announce the arrival of a formidable modern interceptor — the Academy 12364 Russian Air Force MiG-31 BM/BSM Foxhound in 1/48 scale. This kit represents the most advanced operational variants of one of the fastest and most powerful interceptor aircraft ever fielded.
Historical context:
The MiG-31 Foxhound was developed during the Cold War to defend the vast airspace of the Soviet Union against high-speed, high-altitude threats such as strategic bombers and cruise missiles. Entering service in the early 1980s, the MiG-31 built upon the MiG-25’s extreme speed while adding true multi-role radar capability, long-range missile engagement, and coordinated interception using data-linked aircraft.
The BM (Bolshaya Modernizatsiya – Major Modernization) and BSM variants represent comprehensive upgrades to extend the Foxhound’s service life well into the 21st century. These versions feature modernized avionics, improved radar systems, updated cockpit displays, and expanded weapon compatibility, allowing the MiG-31 to remain a key element of Russian long-range air defense.
About the Academy kit:
Academy’s 1/48 scale MiG-31 BM/BSM offers an accurate and imposing representation of this massive interceptor. The kit captures the Foxhound’s distinctive long fuselage, large wings, and twin-engine layout, while providing detailed cockpit components and finely engraved surface detail. Its size and presence make it a centerpiece model for any modern jet collection.
Kit highlights:
- Accurate 1/48 scale representation of the MiG-31 BM/BSM Foxhound.
- Modernized Russian Air Force configuration.
- Detailed cockpit and landing gear.
- Finely engraved panel lines and surface details.
- Ideal for Cold War and modern interceptor collections.
View the Academy MiG-31 BM/BSM Foxhound here and add one of the world’s most capable interceptors to your 1/48 scale lineup.
Available now from Historia Emporium – The History Store
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