Why NATO Fears Russia's MiG-31 Interceptors

via Military Update Why NATO Fears Russia's MiG-31 Interceptors The MiG-31 interceptor is a Russian fighter plane. NATO has been fearful of the MiG-31 since the end of the Cold War. The reason is that it was designed as an air superiority fighter and can also be used as an air defense interceptor in addition to its role as a bomber interceptor.