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Sukhoi · Russia
The Su-34 introduced a spacious side-by-side cockpit, often called the "Heliborne Tank." It features a radar in the tail to detect incoming missiles and a specialized galley and toilet for crew comfort during 10-hour-plus missions. It is designed to replace the Su-24.
Technical Specifications
| First Flight | 1990 |
|---|---|
| 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; 12,000 kg of ordnance on 12 hardpoints.