Schlactflieger Posted June 3, 2012 Share Posted June 3, 2012 I recently bought the new Begemot sheet on the Mig-31 (options for 50 a/c!). One of the options I was thinking of doing is labeled as a MiG-31DZ. I've checked my references and looked on the internet, but cannot find any mention of this sub-type. There was a MiG-31D, which was a version to launch anti-satellite missiles, but only 1 or 2 were built. Can anybody provide any information on the MiG-31DZ and also, what were the external differences, if any, to the MiG-31B. I have the Zvezda and Condor kits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Fisher Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 According to the YefimGordon MiG 31 book, the only mention of a DZ variant is the 31 (01DZ) which is a MiG 31 interceptor with IFR capability before the B variant thats all I could find with anything regarding a DZ hope this helps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huvut76g7gbbui7 Posted June 5, 2012 Share Posted June 5, 2012 I recently bought the new Begemot sheet on the Mig-31 (options for 50 a/c!). One of the options I was thinking of doing is labeled as a MiG-31DZ. I've checked my references and looked on the internet, but cannot find any mention of this sub-type. There was a MiG-31D, which was a version to launch anti-satellite missiles, but only 1 or 2 were built.Can anybody provide any information on the MiG-31DZ and also, what were the external differences, if any, to the MiG-31B. I have the Zvezda and Condor kits. Jason is quite right.There was no separate designation for the IFR capable Mig-31s so Mig-31DZ is not correct as a service designation.. The confusion propable arises from the company designation,Izdeliye 01DZ. DZ meaning Duzaprahvka (refuelling) Less than 50 were built (45?) before the Mig-31B came along Only obvious external difference is the retractable probe below the port windscreen Source was Yefim Gordon's two books on Mig-31 and a Russian publication which I bought for the pictures before Gordon's books came out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schlactflieger Posted June 5, 2012 Author Share Posted June 5, 2012 Thanks for the information. I believe when the Mig-31B was fitted with IFR it was designated MiG-31BS. Luckily, both kits are fitted with the IFR. I will probably look to do one with and one without. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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