Russia Delivers New Batch of Su-34 Bombers to Its Air Forces.

The United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) has delivered a new batch of frontline Su-34 bombers to the Russian Aerospace Forces, an announcement made on September 2, 2024. These aircraft, produced by the Novosibirsk Aviation Plant, are part of this year's production program and have successfully passed all required ground and flight tests.
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The Sukhoi Su-34 is a Russian tactical bomber. (Picture source: Vitaly Kuzmin)

The Su-34 bomber is designed to strike ground, sea, and air targets, including those protected by air defense systems, and can operate over long distances from its base. It is capable of performing missions under enemy fire, both day and night and in various weather conditions across different geographic theaters of operations. The bomber is equipped with guided and unguided weapons and can conduct aerial reconnaissance missions.

"The recently delivered Su-34s offer exceptional flight performance and are extremely effective in engaging enemy targets. These aircraft are in high demand within the armed forces, particularly for their ability to deploy high-precision munitions with a universal planning and correction module, proving their worth in air defense zones. Aware of the critical need for these bombers, the state corporation ensures timely and complete deliveries," said Vladimir Artyakov, First Deputy General Director of Rostec.

The Sukhoi Su-34 is a tactical bomber developed by the Russian aircraft manufacturer Sukhoi. Designed for anti-ship missions and precision bombing, this versatile aircraft made its first flight on April 13, 1990, and entered service in July 2013. It remains in active production, with over 100 units built to date.

With a crew of two, the Su-34 is powered by two Lyulka AL-35F turbofan engines, each capable of delivering 122.6 kN of thrust. These engines enable the aircraft to reach a maximum speed of 1,900 km/h and fly at an altitude of up to 17,000 meters. In terms of dimensions, the aircraft is 23.34 meters long, with a wingspan of 14.70 meters and a height of 6.36 meters. Its wing area covers 62.04 square meters. Weighing 20,000 kg when empty, the Su-34 can reach a maximum weight of 45,000 kilograms during missions.

The Su-34 is also well-armed, featuring an internal 30 mm GSh-301 cannon and capable of carrying a wide range of missiles and bombs. Externally, it can be equipped with missiles such as the Kh-29T, Kh-29L, Kh-25ML, S-25LD, Kh-59M, Kh-31A, R-27, R-73, and R-77, as well as bombs like the KAB-500Kr and KAB-500L, providing great flexibility depending on the mission. With a range of 2,000 km, this aircraft is designed to strike targets at long distances while being able to operate in hostile environments.

"UAC is committed to fulfilling the state defense order on time and in full," said Yuri Slyusar, CEO of UAC and Vice President of Soyuzmash of Russia. "We continuously improve our production processes to increase efficiency and output. This requires significant dedication from our team, and the Novosibirsk plant stands out as one of our best in terms of aircraft production."

Russia has delivered a new batch of frontline Su-34 bombers to the Russian Aerospace Forces. (Picture source: Vitaly Kuzmin)