“The MiG-31 is capable of intercepting and destroying any target from low-flying satellites to cruise missiles. A group of interceptors can control a large portion of air space, by directing fighters to any target, as well as ground-based anti-aircraft missiles.”
(wondering why Saddam buried his MiG-31’s in the sand)
In fact he had earlier version, powered by inferior engines, using 1960s avionics.
They still scored well in the Gulf War, considering the fact how badly Saddam’s AF was outnumbered and outgunned.