SIO Models K48001 Mikoyan MiG-31 BM/BSM Foxhound 1/48 – plastic aircraft model kit with resin accessories

SIO Models K48001 Mikoyan MiG-31 BM/BSM Foxhound in 1/48 scale is a high-quality plastic model kit enriched with premium resin parts. It is dedicated to advanced modelers who value detail accuracy and realism in aircraft modeling. The product is a faithful replica of the Russian 4th generation interceptor fighter, which played a key role in defending Russian airspace.

Historical and Technical Information

• Scale: 1/48
• Country of use: USSR / Russia
• Period of service: from the 1980s to present day (Cold War and modern times)
• The kit represents the latest versions: BM and BSM – modernized MiG-31 variants, equipped with contemporary avionics and weaponry
• Category: Plastic assembly kit with resin accessories

The MiG-31 Foxhound is one of the most advanced interceptor fighters in the world, designed to intercept high-flying targets, including strategic bombers and cruise missiles. Its maiden flight took place in 1975, and it entered service in 1981. The BM and BSM versions reproduced in this model result from numerous upgrades, including integration of the Zaslon-AM radar, modern targeting pods, and long-range air-to-air missiles R-37 and R-77. MiG-31 BM/BSM aircraft have been actively used for patrols over the Arctic, Siberia, and the Far East, providing protection over the vast territory of the Russian Federation.

Features of the SIO Models K48001 Mikoyan MiG-31 BM/BSM 1/48 kit

• Model made of high-quality plastic
• The set includes detailed resin accessories, including cockpit parts, weapon details, and interior equipment elements
• Excellent quality sprues and sharp panel and rivet details
• Precise assembly instructions allowing you to build either the BM or BSM version
• Set includes decals with markings of the Russian Air Force

This model features a high level of complexity (difficulty level 4/5), making it an ideal choice for experienced modelers, both military aviation enthusiasts and collectors of modern combat aircraft. Resin accessories emphasize the uniqueness of the product and allow for the construction of an exceptionally realistic replica of this legendary fighter.

We recommend the SIO Models K48001 Mikoyan MiG-31 BM/BSM Foxhound 1/48 to all modelers who value the highest quality, attention to detail, and the opportunity to recreate one of the most important assets of the modern Russian Air Force.