The MiG-31 got its moniker from the NATO operations file documenting its production. Due to its extremely high cost to build, the next generation stealth fighter only had the two prototypes built. It is capable of Mach 6+, completely invisible to radar, and has a thought controlled weapon system. It’s primary mission was to intercept spy planes such as the US SR-71 Blackbird and to destroy any incoming First Strike ICBM’s.

In order to keep the Oktober Guards’ use of the jet a secret, a plot was hatched so contrived it would make for a best selling novel. Even members of the upper echolons of the KGB and Communist party leaders believed one had been stolen by the CIA, destroyed the other in a dogfight, and then sunk in a Finnish lake. Only the Oktober Guard and their KGB liason, Colonel Zoya, know the truth.

I always thought the jet from the Firefox movie closely resembled the original Night Raven. I picked up the newer Rise of Cobra version because it is a single seater. I originally only wanted it as a background prop so I picked up a cheap one that was missing one of its wings. In hand, I decided to make the wing to give more photo options...and then painted it black...and added stickers...and added a couple of missiles. Before I knew it, it was a custom unto itself.