Discover the Russian SU-34 fighter plane

The latest fighter model is also the main model in the 21st century of the Russian Air Force has nothing to fear other air forces?

After more than 20 years of research and testing, the new Su-34 tactical bomber was officially admitted to Russian Air Force equipment on March 20, 2014. The Su-34 will gradually replace the Su-24 to become the main tactical bomber of the Russian Air Force in the twenty-first century.

Russian SUKHOI Su-34 fighter plane.

Su-34 fighters are designed in an aerodynamic scheme integrated with a soft wing link with the body; In addition to the main wing, an arrow and a horizontal tail, there is also a full horizontal tail at the nose, allowing for increased mobility of the aircraft. The horizontal tail at the synchronous rotation allows the aircraft to change its height, while rotating at the same time to control the tilt angle. T-10V's vertical tail is a two-life type, with steering-wheeled vehicles.

The more spacious cockpit allows the pilot to have enough space to work and relax if necessary.

Compared to the Su-27, the Su-34 has a larger cockpit and a different body shape due to its layout and part of the equipment on the cabin. The outstanding feature of the Su-34 is the nose section with a fairly large titanium-coated cockpit, with two driver seats for equal-seated pilots.

The pilot can board the plane with the front wheel cavity of the Su-34.

Unlike the Su-24, pilots can enter the new bomber cockpit through the cavity as before. The cockpit height at the rear of the driver's seat allows the pilot to stand upright and move the body when needed. In addition, there are sanitary facilities and cabinets for storing and heating food in the cockpit. All of these solutions allow a significant increase in the ability of the crew to operate in long flights. The flight length of T-10V according to the pilots' ability is estimated to be 10 hours (if this factor is not included, the aircraft's continuous flight time thanks to the refueling system is limited only by reserve work of engines).

The jars contain food and drinks ready for the pilot to be mounted right behind the driver's seat.

An alternative to the toilet dedicated to pilots can help them "resolve the sadness" even while driving the Su-34.

The Su-34 was designed to break through enemy air and ground defense systems and destroy priority ground and sea targets with bombs and missiles. The Su-34 is capable of both air and land / sea combat, so it can destroy static and stationary surface and water targets in all weather and climate conditions, regardless of the night. day.

The radar on the Su-34's chamber allows detection of targets at a range of up to 120km, while also clinging to 10 targets and firing 4 of them. The target detection range depends on the size of 30-100km. The highlight of the Su-34 is the ability to use all of the Russian Air Force's existing high-precision weapons .

In terms of firepower, Su-34 fighters are equipped with a 30mm GSh-30-1 automatic aviation cannon (150 rounds of ammunition) similar to the Su-27 / Su-30 man. and on the plane there are 12 suspension points including 8 points under the wings and 4 points under the body to install weapons with a total weight of 8-12 tons. Depending on the combat mission, the aircraft may be equipped with different types of bombs. The Su-34 can be equipped with air-to-air anti-air missiles R-27, R-73 and R-77, controlled bombs KAB-500, KAB-1500, rocket or 500kg-sized bombs. . When performing naval duties, the Su-34 can carry containers of radio buoys or auxiliary oil tanks.

Su-34 fighter missiles.

Su-34's sight-guide system includes multi-function radar antenna network phase V004, infrared positioning device, laser rangefinder and television camera . All necessary information about flight and road parameters Flying and targets . are handled by the computer on the compartment and displayed on the multi-color screens in the cockpit.

Overview of the cockpit of Su-34 fighters.

The SU-34 fighter is equipped with 2 Lyulka AL-35F jet engines with a high-temperature booster chamber providing thrust for each 7,800kgf (kilogram of force) in maximum thrust and 12,500kgf in engine mode. strength.

The Su-34 has a normal takeoff weight of about 39 tons, up to 45.1 tons. The Su-34 can reach cruising speeds of 1,900km / h at high ceiling and 1,100km / h when flying low and hanging external weapons. The combat radius of the Su-34 is 1,130km and when it comes to patrol duty with a huge fuel capacity of 15,400 liters, it can fly a 4,000km circuit without refueling. With 3 air refueling times, the Su-34 is capable of flying up to 14,000km.

The Su-34 flies in a tactical formation.

Su-34s to be fitted into upcoming squadrons, it also needs a positive safety system with elements of artificial intelligence. This system allows the aircraft to perform any aerobatics that makes the Su-34 more versatile when it comes to combat, allowing it to fly over tree tops and ground at a maximum speed of 1,400km. /hour. The Su-34 can fly TERCOM type (Terrain Contour Matching - fly by low terrain) , fly around to avoid unexpected obstacles and fly through enemy air ground. Aircraft pilots, thanks to those systems, can throw high-precision bombs, covert operations, destroy enemy weapons, missiles and " enemy shields" .

It can be said that the Su-34 is superior in terms of flexibility as well as versatility and bombing, as well as interceptor, with long range. Compared to multi-purpose fighters, the Su-34 scored points due to its ability to attack the ground, compared to bomb fighters, which was far superior to air and air combat capabilities.