Sukhoi Su-34 Fullback
Type: Fighter-Bomber
Domain: air
Country of Origin: Russia
Manufacturer: Sukhoi
First Deployed: 2014
Overview
The Su-34 Fullback is Russia's primary tactical bomber/strike aircraft, with approximately 140 in service. It features a unique side-by-side crew arrangement in an armoured cockpit, providing superior crew comfort on long missions. The Leninets V004 phased-array radar supports terrain-following, ground mapping, and air-to-air modes. With a 8+ tonne weapons capacity across 12 hardpoints, it carries Kh-31P anti-radiation missiles, Kh-59MK cruise missiles, Kh-35 anti-ship missiles, KAB-500/1500 laser and TV-guided bombs. Has been the workhorse of Russian strike operations in Ukraine. A rear-facing radar provides self-defence situational awareness.
Technical Specifications
| crew | 2 (side-by-side) |
|---|---|
| range | 4,000 km |
| engine | 2x Saturn AL-31FM1 turbofan |
| length | 23.3 m |
| ceiling | 56,000 ft |
| armament | 30mm GSh-30-1 cannon, 12 hardpoints, 8,000 kg payload including Kh-31P, Kh-59MK2, Kh-35, guided bombs |
| wingspan | 14.7 m |
| max_speed | Mach 1.8 |
Operators
- Russia
- Algeria (ordered)
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