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Sukhoi · USSR
In 1989, Sukhoi began testing a long-range strike version of the Flanker. It featured a unique "platypus" nose and side-by-side seating for the pilot and navigator, designed for long-duration missions and extreme low-altitude precision bombing.
Technical Specifications
| First Flight | 1989 |
|---|---|
| Max Speed | 1,900 km/h (Mach 1.8) |
| Range | 4,000 km |
| Ceiling | 15,000 m |
| Engines | 2x Saturn AL-31F afterburning turbofans |
Armament & Payload
1x 30mm GSh-30-1 cannon; 12x hardpoints for 8,000 kg of ordnance.