Russian fighter-bomber Su-34 ("Duckling") It is the most advanced attack aircraft in the world, writes American magazine Military Watch.
Su-34 is based on the Su-27 fighter and entered service with the Air Force in 2014 year. After modernization it became an advanced shock Russian weapons, the author notes.
In his opinion, closest rival today Su-34 are F-15 and J-15, facing the US Air Force and China.
Russian combat aircraft has a radius 1100 km and is capable of hitting targets at a great distance. The magazine stresses, C-34 are based in Syria could hit targets almost throughout the Middle East. A bomber, which are deployed near Kaliningrad, can destroy targets, located in the Baltic States, Scandinavia and Germany.
The author also points out the technical features of the aircraft. So, pilot placement is not each other, and next, allowed developers to duplicate control equipment. Besides, special equipment in the cockpit allows the pilot to perform at an altitude flights up 10 km without oxygen masks.
After modernization reduced its dependence on the Su-34 fighter escort - the plane was last modification of class "air-to-air" missile R-27, launch range is increased to 130 km. According to the magazine, this missile is currently one of the most deadly missiles, surpassing the US and European counterparts.
Recall, Su-34 frontline bomber designed to destroy ground and air targets in any weather and at any time of day. He speeds up to 1900 km / h and is able to raise in the air load of up to 8 tonnes.
