Su-34 (Fullback) Russian Fighter-Bomber Aircraft
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Basic Information
Name
Su-34 (Fullback) Russian Fighter-Bomber Aircraft
Designation
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Alternate Designation
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Equipment Type
Fighter Aircraft
Manufacturer
Sukhoi
Date of Introduction
2014
Description
The Sukhoi Su-34 (Russian: Сухой Су-34; NATO reporting name: Fullback) is a Soviet-origin Russian twin-engine, twin-seat, all-weather supersonic medium-range fighter-bomber/strike aircraft. It first flew in 1990, intended for the Soviet Air Forces, and it entered service in 2014 with the Russian Air Force. Based on the Sukhoi Su-27 Flanker air superiority fighter, the Su-34 has an armored cockpit for side-by-side seating of its two-person crew. The Su-34 is designed primarily for tactical deployment against ground and naval targets (tactical bombing/attack/interdiction roles, including against small and mobile targets) on solo and group missions in the daytime and at night, under favorable and adverse weather conditions and in a hostile environment with counter-fire and Electronic Warfare (EW) counter-measures deployed, as well as for aerial reconnaissance. The Su-34 will eventually replace the Su-24 tactical strike fighter and the Tu-22M3 long-distance bomber.
Air & Air Defense Specifications
Crew
2
Engine
Turbofan (137 hp)
Max Speed
1900.0 km/h
Service Ceiling
14000 m
Wingspan
14.70 m
Variants
Su-27IB fighter-bomber
This is the Russian air force designation. "IB" stands for fighter-bomber (istrebitel bombardisovshchik).
Su-27IBP fighter-bomber
This was a tactical jammer design proposed for replacing the Yak-28PP and Su-24MP.
Su-32FN maritime strike
Originally intended as a naval aviation version, it is available for export as a maritime strike version. It includes the Sea Snake radar, anti-submarine warfare systems, radio sonobuoy system and a magnetic anomaly detector.
Su-34 reconnaissance
A variant being developed to replace the Su-24 Fencer-E. Plans call for the simultaneous use of side-looking radar, photo reconnaissance equipment, laser equipment, television, infrared and radio intelligence systems.
Su-34 electronic warfare/Su-32 escort jammer
A variant under development to replace the Su-24 Fencer-F. It may be able to carry four podded jamming devices and two anti-radiation missiles.
System
Alternate Designation(s)
Su-34; NATO: Fullback; Su-32
Type
FIghter-Bomber Aircraft
Manufacturer
Sukhoi, NAPO
Crew
2 (pilot, weapons officer)
Number of Engines
2 ea
Number of Hard Points
12 × on wing and fuselage with a capacity of 8,000 kg
Dimensions
Length, without Probe
23.34 m
Length, with Probe
24.80 m
Wingspan
14.70 m
Wing Area
62.00 m sq
Height
6.08 m
Wheelbase
6.60 m
Wheel Track
4.40 m
Canard Span
6.40 m
Maximum Takeoff Weight
44,100 kg
Normal Takeoff Weight
39,000 kg
Maximum Weapons Load
8,000 kg
Automotive
Engine Name
2 x Saturn AL-35F
Engine Type
Turbofan
Engine Power
137.3 kN thrust each
Internal Fuel Capacity
1,500 kg
Maximum Speed
1,900 kph
Service Ceiling
14,000 m
Rate of Climb
13,800 m/min
Takeoff Roll
1,260 m
Landing Roll
1,100 m
Ferry Range
4,500 km
Main Gun System
System
Name
1 x 30-mm GSh-301 single-barrel
Type
Autocannon
Caliber
30mm
Length
1,978 mm
Barrel Length
1,500 mm
Weight
46 kg
Action
Short recoil operated
Rate of Fire
1,500–1,800 rounds/min
Muzzle Velocity
900 m/s
Maximum Firing Range
1,800 m
Effective Firing Range
200-1,800 m
Ammunition
Type
Rifle
Caliber
30mm
Shell
30×165mm
Basic Load
120 Rounds
Main Missile Systems
Air-to-Air Missiles
2 × R-27R/ER/T/ET;
2 × R-73;
2 × R-77
Air-to-Surface Missiles
Kh-29L/T/D;
Kh-38MAE/MKE/MLE/MTE;
Kh-25ML/MT;
Kh-59ME/MK/MK2;
Kh-58
Anti-Ship Missiles
Kh-31A/AD;
Kh-35U;
P-800 Oniks;
Kh-41
Anti-Radiation Missiles
Kh-25MP;
Kh-58;
Kh-31P/PD
Cruise Missiles
Kh-36;
Kh-65S/SE;
Kh-SD
Rocket Weapon Systems
Note
B-8 rocket pods for 20 × S-8KOM/OM/BM;
B-13 rocket pods for 5 × S-13T/OF;
O-25 rocket pods for 1 × S-25OFM-PU; S-80FP
Bomb Weapon Systems
Note
KAB-500KR TV-guided bomb;
KAB-500L laser-guided bomb;
KAB-500OD guided bomb;
KAB-500S-E satellite-guided bomb;
KAB-1500KR TV-guided bomb;
KAB-1500L laser-guided bomb;
OFAB-250-270 bomb;
OFAB-100-120 bomb;
FAB-500T general-purpose bomb;
2 × BETAB-500SHP;
P-50T bomb;
ODAB-500PM bomb;
RBK-500 cluster bomb;
SPBE-D bomb
Fire Control / Avionics
Fire Control System Type
The Su-34 is equipped with an electro-optical fire control system, supplied by the Urals Optical and Mechanical Plant (YOM3)
Radar
Leninets B004 multifunction phased-array radar; rearward-facing radar in tailcone
Instruments
color CRT, multifunction displays and helmet-mounted sights
Mission Planning
built-in UOMZ EO IRST sighting system with TV and laser channels
FLIR Pod
Geofizika FLIR pod
Protection
Cockpit
The cockpit has two K-36DM zero/zero ejection seats side-by-side for the pilot and co-pilot. The seats are supplied by Zvesda Research and Production Enterprise Joint Stock Company, Moscow. The multifunction displays in the cockpit show the flight parameters, the operational status of the aircraft units, and tactical data.
Stealth Properties
No
Heat Signature Reduction
INA
NBC Protection
INA
EW Counter Measures
TsNIRTI electronic warfare system
Chaffs/Flares
Yes
Image Sources
Notes
https://defense-studies.blogspot.com/2015/07/ukraine-confirmed-that-vietnam-will-buy.html; https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Sukhoi_Su-34_at_the_MAKS-2013_(03).jpg; https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:ROYAL_AIR_FORCE_TYPHOONS_INTERCEPT_10_RUSSIAN_AIRCRAFT_IN_ONE_MISSION_MOD_45158990.jpg; https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sukhoi_Su-34;
Details
Country of Origin
Russia
Category
Multirole Aircraft
Air > Multirole Aircraft
Filter Label
S
Classification
Domain
Air & Air Defense
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
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Width
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Height
6.08 m
Weight
44100 kg
Operators (2)
Russia
CFE Treaty
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