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Combat "duckling": in China admired the power of the Su-34 - Russian newspaper
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05/18/2020,
Nikolay Grishchenko
The Russian Su-34 is the best fighter-bomber in the world. The aircraft has outstanding maneuverability, high speed and a powerful arsenal to destroy various land and sea targets, and in air combat it can withstand modern interceptors.
This conclusion was made by military experts of the Chinese edition of Huanqiu Shibao . They noted that the Su-34, like the Su-27, is able to perform aerobatics “Cobra”, but it compares favorably with the ability to “strike the ground from the air” and “huge power”, since the bomb load is eight tons.
In addition to one 30-mm aircraft gun, on board the Su-34 can be placed 12 weapons, including missiles to destroy ground and surface targets, as well as guided and cluster bombs. For self-defense, short-and medium-range air-to-air missiles may be on board the Su-34. If necessary, aircraft cruise missiles and nuclear bombs can also be suspended from a fighter.
“In order to shock with its“ heavy fist ”, the Su-34 is equipped with two turbofan engines with afterburners. At sea level, the aircraft is capable of speeds of Mach 1.2,” translates Chinese experts of InosMI .
Especially Chinese experts noted the unique design of the airframe.
"The most recognizable part of the aircraft - its nose, reminiscent of the shape of a duck beak - is a real design masterpiece. A flattened front part will not only bring originality to the appearance of the fighter, but also gives considerable advantages," experts say.
Thanks to this, it was possible to place a more effective multi-functional radar of a larger diameter there, which has the function of enveloping the terrain and guaranteeing a strike against the target under special weather conditions.
Although the duckling does not have a stealth coating, the long flight range and bomb load of the Su-34 does not allow sending the plane to retire. Moreover, the fighter-bomber proved its fighting qualities in a number of local conflicts.
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