How many Su-34 has Russia?
122 Su-34s
The Russians as of 2021 possessed around 122 Su-34s in several regiments. Even taking into account losses, by 2030 the air force could operate nearly 200 Su-34s. The plan, all along, has been for the Su-34 to replace the 1970s-vintage Su-24, around 70 of which linger in service.
Is the Su-34 a fighter?
The Su-34 was first manufactured by Soviet Russia in the early 1990s but is still one of Russia’s leading fighter jets.
Which countries have Su-34?
Sukhoi Su-34
| Su-34 / Su-32 | |
|---|---|
| Status | In service |
| Primary user | Russian Air Force |
| Produced | 2006–present |
| Number built | 129 |
Does Ukraine have air power?
Ever since, the Ukrainian Air Force has been downsizing and upgrading its forces. The main inventory of the air force still consists of Soviet-made aircraft….
| Ukrainian Air Force | |
|---|---|
| Country | Ukraine |
| Type | Air force |
| Role | Aerial warfare |
| Size | 35,000 (2022) 225 aircraft |
What type of aircraft is a Su-34?
Sukhoi Su-34. The Sukhoi Su-34 (Russian: Сухой Су-34; NATO reporting name: Fullback) is a Soviet-origin Russian twin-engine, twin-seat, all-weather supersonic medium-range fighter-bomber/strike aircraft.
What happened to the Sukhoi Su-34 frontline bomber?
On 16 July 2015, the Sukhoi Company handed over another batch of Su-34 frontline bombers to the Russian Defence Ministry. The transfer took place in the framework of the Unified Military Hardware Acceptance Day in the Novosibirsk Aircraft Production Association Plant.
What will replace the Su-24 strike fighter?
The Su-34 will eventually replace the Su-24 tactical strike fighter and the Tu-22M 3 long-distance bomber. The Su-34 had a murky and protracted beginning. In the mid-1980s, Sukhoi began developing a new tactical multirole combat aircraft to replace the swing-wing Su-24, which would incorporate a host of conflicting requirements.
What are the best books about the Sukhoi Su-27 Flanker?
Sukhoi Su-27 Flanker: Air Superiority Fighter. London: Airlife Publishing. ISBN 978-1-84037-029-4. Gordon, Yefim; Davison, Peter (2006). Sukhoi Su-27 Flanker. North branch, Minnesota: Specialty Press. ISBN 978-1-58007-091-1. Spick, Mike (2000). “The Flanker”. The Great Book of Modern Warplanes. St. Paul, Minnesota: Motorbooks International.