In theory, the only aircraft that can engage in counterfire with the MG-31 are the War-9, which is also equipped with long-range air-to-air missiles, and the Newland Navy's F-14.
Facing missiles launched from over 100 kilometers away and the MG-31 turning to leave, the pilots of the War-11B are filled with rage.
Unfortunately, all they can do is sigh hopelessly at the sky.
As for the effect of ultra-long-range interception, it is basically zero.
The R-37 missile targets cumbersome bombers, not agile fighters.
Although it boasts a range exceeding 100 kilometers, theoretically reaching even 180 kilometers, the R-37's maneuverability is not outstanding. Its maximum overload at the end of its trajectory is less than 20G, allowing fighters to shake off the missile by performing high-G maneuvers.
The role of these 20-plus MG-31s is actually to force two squadrons of War-11B to disperse in evasive maneuvers.
