![]() ![]() In October, a Sukhoi Su-34 took part in the first-of-its-kind night-time flight into the lower stratosphere where it destroyed a hypothetical enemy while at supersonic speed. The Su-34 features 12 hardpoints, which are compatible with a variety of air-to-air, anti-ship, and air-to-ground, and cruise missiles, as well as numerous entries from Russia’s vast arsenal of TV, laser, satellite-guided bombs.The Su-34 has an operating range of 4,000 km, can develop a maximum speed of 1,900 km/h and is capable of carrying a weapon payload of up to 8 tons. ![]() The aircraft has seen service in Syria-and it has been regarded as the most technologically advanced Russian Air Force aircraft deployed in the conflict-but it could also be used to defend Russian interests in the Arctic, which highlight the versatility of the aircraft and its abilities to operate in a variety of conditions. It was developed from the frontline Sukhoi Su-27 fighter jet at the Sukhoi Design Bureau under chief designer Maritosov. ![]() It is among Russia’s most capable attack aircraft, and it features a time-proven airframe design that allow it take on the workload of both the sweep-wing Su-24 strike fighter and the Tu-22 bomber. The Su-34 is truly a multi-role aircraft that was developed to effectively strike enemy ground and air targets in any weather conditions, day or night. ![]()
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