NI: Su-34 – the most advanced strike fighter

In the American mass media there were messages that the Pentagon allegedly confirmed arrival in Syria at least four Russian fighters Su-34 for participation in operation. In this regard the observer of the National Interest edition Dave Majumdar carried out the analysis of fighting qualities of the plane. Its article is provided by RIA Novosti news agency.

Majumdar reminded that «Su-34 was designed in the last decade the Soviet power and became the advanced Su-27 version».

In his opinion, «at present "фулбэк" (the name Su-34 on NATO classification) is the most advanced Russian strike fighter».

«Su-34 was developed mainly as replacement of the out-of-date fighter Su-24. As well as at Su-24, sitting in Su-34 are located on one line. Unlike Su-24, Su-34 is equipped with self-defense system "air-air"», – the analyst writes.

Air-air type rockets he considers equipment as one of the main advantages of the plane.

«In addition to rockets of small radius of action R-73 for conducting near air fight with shift relatively the main direction, Su-34 it is equipped with rockets of distant radius of action of air-air type R-77 with radar prompting at action radius in 700 miles (about 1130 km)», – it is noted in article.

Lokatsionnye of system, the author continues, «also allow to "see" threat coming nearer behind and to warn about it crew».

Majumdar carried to advantages of the fighter also his electron-optical monitoring system of fire.

The observer surprised that «Russian designers provided uncharacteristic for other planes comfort of crew: in a cabin behind seats of pilots the space allowing crew members to rise is provided and even to limber up».

«For Russia possibility to develop Su-34 and other planes gives chance to test the latest arms in operative and military conditions», – the author concludes.