Russia's Favorite Mach Three Jet Interceptor Celebrates Four Decades of Service

The American B-52 bomber and A-10 attack plane tend to be the most used examples of warplanes that defy aging, with careers lasting five or six decades. Keep in mind, though, the Warthog and the Stratofortress never had to fly at nearly three times the speed of sound as the Mikoyan MiG-31 still does. This year, the pride of the Soviet Air Force celebrated its 40th deployment anniversary. This remarkable Cold War interceptor was designed f... (continue reading...)