Russia Central Military District set up first Su-34 squadron.

The first Su-34 frontline bombers of Russia's Central Military District arrived at Shagol airfield in Chelyabinsk region, the district said on September 10, 2018.

One of the three Su-34 fighter jets inducted by the Russian Central Military District yesterday
(Credit: Russian Federation Ministry of Defence)

"The first Su-34 frontline bombers landed at Shagol airfield near Chelyabinsk. Three aircraft arrived to the permanent deployment base from Lipetsk training center where pilots of the district studied Su-34 technological base and piloting technique. They trained on Su-24M bombers," the district said.

The Central district has set up the first Su-34 squadron and has to receive 10 new bombers. The pilots and technicians have been retrained.

Su-34 frontline bomber (Fullback by NATO classification) is designed to strike at ground and surface targets with a broad range of weapons, including precision guided munitions. The aircraft can also fight air targets and operate in any time of the day and weather. Su-34 made the maiden flight in 1990 and was accepted into service in 2014. Maximum speed is 1900 km/h, ferry distance is 4000 km. The aircraft can refuel in the air. Su-34 has two turbojet engines AL-31F with 12500 kgf thrust at the boost regime each. The crew comprises two men.

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