MiG-41 Mystery and PAK DP - The MYTHICAL Russian Interceptor - Is it REAL?
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 6 ก.พ. 2025
- The MiG-41, a project shrouded in secrecy and speculation, has captivated aviation enthusiasts and defense analysts alike since 2014. Officially referred to as the Prospective Airborne Complex for Long-Range Interception (PAK DP), this next-generation Russian interceptor is rumored to be capable of achieving speeds exceeding Mach 4, making it one of the fastest aircraft ever conceived. However, as of early 2025, concrete details about its development remain elusive.
This video delves into the history and context of the MiG-41 rumors, tracing its conceptual roots back to the Soviet-era Product 701 and examining its potential lineage from the MiG-25 and MiG-31 interceptor series. We explore the technical aspirations, including unprecedented speed, range, and radar capabilities, while addressing the challenges of modern military aviation, such as cost, practicality, and the evolving role of interceptors in an era dominated by drones and advanced missiles.
Furthermore, we scrutinize the sparse official announcements, media reports, and the broader implications of developing such an ambitious aircraft amidst Russia's current economic and industrial constraints. Could the MiG-41 redefine air defense, or is it destined to remain a concept overshadowed by the likes of the Su-57 and modern missile platforms?
Join us as we uncover the truth behind the MiG-41, separating fact from fiction and analyzing whether this hypersonic interceptor is the future of Russian aviation-or simply a persistent myth fueled by speculation.
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everyone forgets that MiG made another huge interceptor the MiG 1.44 much the same size as the Mig-31 and had big variable cycle engines that apparently were too big to fit into the Su-57. It had internal weapons bays ... stealth - so there are lots of existing components and knowledge from both aircraft that could be used to create a new Mig-41 without the need for insane development costs.
They might simply do a cranked delta version of the Mig 1.44 move the air intakes, ditch the canards, and it will end up looking like a Chinese J-20 with no canards ... why not ?
If you look at mig31 as a launch pad for long range hypersonics then it makes more sense to increase both speed and range of the aircraft to minimize its time to target. Su57 has its own set of tasks and is supposed to retire both su34 and su35 with a single platform. We'll see if it's going to be the case.
Su-57 was never meant as a replacement for MiG-31, these are completely different aircrafts) But if it comes to RAMJET-powered missiles there is a need of next gen interceptor with topspeed of 4-4.5 Mach capable to launch them
Russia combat aircraft engineering is on another level
Although Russia is building more Su-57s, it needs the Mig-41 for the same reasons it needed Mig-31s when it had the Su-27. The Mig-31 was capable of tasks the Su-27 was not. It had a lot more range. It was faster to it's interception vector, it produces enough electricity for a much more powerful radar in terms of range and number of targets it could track, and it had digital data links so those designations could be shared with less capable aircraft. On top of that it could cover a far larger patrol area, which is really important for Russia considering it spans several times zones.
I personally think it probably is in development. But not even Russia knows whether or not it will meet the project requirements if the aircraft begins acceptance trials. It's not unusual for aircraft to be developed and then not accepted for mass production. That happens in all countries that that are capable of producing advanced aircraft. For every aircraft that goes into production there are others developed that do not, e.g., the YF-22 and YF-23.
P.S. Don't get suckered into the Russia can't afford it trope, or the nonsense that Russian weaponry is not any good. The West has been saying for three years now that Russia has no money and will run out of missiles and shells etc. It ain't happened yet. Russia's industry works on a different principle. It's kind of a closed loop economy and they can produce stuff quite cheaply as a result, yet still be competitive, e.g., their air defense missiles and radars are among the best in the world, as are their anti-tank weapons and artillery etc (their nuclear missiles are not bad either and even better now since they have modernized their strategic rocket forces).
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The interception duties of the MiG-31 cannot be performed by any other aircraft. High flight speed means detected targets can be fired upon sooner and when they are further from their targets. When launching weapons like Kinzhal and R-37M the higher flight speed and altitude of weapon launch significantly extends the flight speed and flight range of weapons launched. A MiG-41 might simply be a three engined aircraft using two normal turbojets and a ramjet for high speed flight. The main thing stopping the MiG-31 from flying faster is the engine. A ramjet is better suited to flying faster because it does not use spinning blades or disks, whose rotational force in a conventional jet engine would self disassemble as Musk would say at speeds above mach 3. The SR-71 uses air intakes that divert the airflow around the engines at top speeds where the ram air is propelling the aircraft and not the jet engine itself. Other more exotic engine designs would be needed, but of course other technologies would be essential too like heat resistant metals and composites. Tupolev announced a three engined high speed aircraft design that used two turbojet engines and a ramjet where the ramjet engine used cryogenic fuel that was also pumped through the leading edges of the aircraft structure to cool it. I would expect MiG would have been working on a new plane all this time. Regarding that cold war era interceptor... if they only want Mach 2 then a modification of the Tu-22M3 might be quicker and easier. Imagine the size of AESA radar it could carry.
It is not about price either. Speed and range are important. The MiG-31 moves at mach 2.4 for 750km out to a target interception point and then launches missiles at the target or targets and then returns to base to rearm. On its way back any cruise missiles the enemy target might have launched can be gunned down. It is not intended to dog fight anything. It will be launching missiles from 200km plus ranges at aircraft and 1,500km+ against ships and ground targets. The Su-57 is an impressive plane but can't match the speed or operational altitude of the MIG let alone what replaces it. The MiG-31 in the Ukraine is doing lots of good work and is a popular aircraft and will be replaced. The MiG-31s will start to be retired in 2030, so we will see a replacement before then.
I sudggest to this video creator to read facts that he either don't know or deliberately omitted. FACTS #1. Only Russian Airforce on planet Earth is armed with unmatched air to air Hypersonic missiles. Those Jets jetfighters are: Su-30 to Su-57 + MiG 31 and MiG-35. Hypersonic missiles are: air to air BVR Beyond Visual Range R37M Hypersonic missile range 400km and air to air GREMLIN BVR Hypersonic missile mind blowing range...👉..1500km. Only those 2 Hypersonic missiles had RENDERED whole Western Airforce OBSOLETE including those SUPOSEDLY invisible one like F-35 and F-22. However, MiG 31 and Su-34 are additionally armed with unmatched air to ground and air to sea targets Kinzhal Hypersonic missile range 2000km and air to ground and to Sea targets Zmeyevik Hypersonic missile mind blowing range 5000km. Those 2 Hypersonic missiles had RENDERED whole Western NAVIES combined obsolete too. Not to mention that Russian also have various unmatched supersonic missiles too. Not to mention that Russian Navy, Land forces, Strategic bombers and submarines are also Armed with unmatched variety of Hypersonic missiles. Not to mention Russian deadliest ICBM on planet Earth with Hypersonic speed Mach 20 to Mach 27. No army on earth has Those Hypersonic missiles deployed it in all platforms. Now you know why Russia is Most powerful country on planet Earth. That was also mentioned in Anerican military magazine last year. However, Mig-41 will fly Mach 4 in low orbit and in 60k orbit will fly speed Mach 6 expected, but it might be Even higher. That will be determined After testing. However, mig-41 will be Armed with Hypersonic missiles and glide bombs, EMP new NEVER seen weapons, New types of laser weapons. Those weapons are already in development and ready to be tested and used at high altitudes. There's a surprise things that will come out after mig-41 testing that will freak out all Western sceptics and put them to shame. I already have feelings what's is coming but I'll not jump the gun and if i would mentioned it ignorants would think that im crazy. It's coming in during this year and NEXT year. ET technology is common up by mother Russia.🇷🇺👌👍👏🇷🇸 Serbian Prophet has spoken.😲🤪🙉