Mikoyan MiG-31

High school (ages 12+)
Transportation

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/mikoyan-mig-31

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the aircraft designation?Mikoyan MiG-31
2. What is the NATO reporting name?Foxhound
3. What is the MiG-31 and why is it called "Foxhound"?The MiG-31 is a fast Soviet jet used for air defense, and NATO named it "Foxhound" because it is a powerful interceptor.
4. How fast can the MiG-31 fly and why is that important?It can reach about 3,000 km/h (Mach 2.83), which lets it catch enemy planes quickly and protect large areas.

Phased-Array Radar: A type of radar that can electronically steer its beam without physically moving the antenna.
Aerodynamics: The study of how air moves around solid objects and the forces it creates.
Avionics: The electronic systems used on aircraft, spacecraft, and satellites.
Deterrent: Something that discourages or prevents an action from happening.