MiG-31BM mod by szcz v2.64

Mod adds MiG-31BM as a separate aircraft to DCS, has it's own external, collision and internal models. Mod uses Su-27 avionics, however has separate SFM model, so it doesn't fly like Su-27. Along with the mod are added player usable R-33, R-37 and R-37M missiles, WITHOUT launch permission override.

DCS forum link: https://forum.dcs.world/topic/370193-mig-31bm-mod-by-szcz/

Installation:
Download link_to_download.txt file attached, go to provided link and download the zip file. Inside are two folders: FC3 fix and mod itself. Copy MiG-31BM mod folder to your mods in Saved Games directory and install it just like any other mod. If you want to be able to jump into the aircraft without manually loading Su-27 beforehand each playing session, install FC3 fix folder using OvGME, the mod is OvGME ready.

Update 09.07.2025 v2.64
- Bug fix: AI MiG-31 won't engage enemy with radar guided weapons, unless told too (only affected AI flights)

Update 27.06.2025 v2.63
- SFM adjustments, plane should hold altitude better

Update 22.05.2025 v2.62
- fixed the bug introduced in previous update which made HUD glass invisible
- added R-33 variant

Update 16.05.2025 v2.6
- added custom Kh-31P missile -fixes a bug wh ere Kh-31P would explode mid-air after launch

Update 09.05.2025 v2.52
- small update making glass textures clearer

Update 02.05.2025 v2.5
- made radar more powerful
- reworked engines SFM part
- made SFM adjustments limiting speed (should be noticeably faster)
- fixed pilots texture

Update 28.04.2025 v2.4
- made new external lights animations (taxi and position lights)
- added dynamically changing bort numbers
- increased R-37M and R-37 ranges and adjusted other missile parameters
- SFM adjustments

Update 21.04.2025 v2.32
- deleted Rita maximum AoA warning message - now it appears only at critical AoA
- adjusted SFM drag

Update 18.04.2025 v2.3
- fixed AoA gauge - now shows correct data
- added working mechanical distance indicator
- adjusted SFM behavior
- adjusted missiles behavior

Update 12.04.2025 v2.2
- added new R-37/R-37M model
- fixed R-33, R-37 and R-37M missile behaviour
- adjusted SFM - now plane should feel more "real" (stability and pitch issues)
- fixed the order in which same missile type fire fr om underbelly pylons (now back row fires first)

Update 06.04.2025 v2.1
- added main gear animation
- adjusted SFM center of mass and roll rate
- added kneeboard

Update 01.04.2025 v2.0
- new, animated pilot and RIO model
- new R-33 model
- added R-77 missiles for inside pylons
- remade and re-textured cockpit
- fixed instruments
- added working mirrors (some artifacts appear, however at that point I believe it's a DCS side issue, will see if it's fixable)

Update 08.03.2025 v1.23
- added Kh-31P missile, possible to fire in "dumb" mode with LPO
- added R-37 missile variant
- fixed and adjusted behaviour of R-33, R-37 and R-37M missiles
- dropped mod folder size fr om 2GB to 500MB
- SFM tweaks

Update 12.02.2025 v1.22:
- fixed pilots head position causing HUD getting cut-off and invisible at the bottom
- weapons tweaks

Update 11.02.2025 v1.2:
- changed texture naming that caused problems with other mods
- fixed a bug wh ere R-33 would detonate on launch and kill the aircraft if launched fr om the back stations
- added and tweaked new R-33 model
- SFM tweaks