Russian Air Force Continues ⁤to Receive Su-34 Bombers

The Russian Aerospace Forces​ (VKS) have received a new batch of Su-34 bombers, as announced by ‌Russia’s United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) on September 2.

The Sukhoi Su-34 is a Russian tactical bomber designed to strike ‍ground, sea, and ⁤air targets, including those protected by air defense systems. It can operate at long ranges​ from its‍ base and perform missions under enemy fire, day and night, and in⁣ all weather conditions.

Equipped with guided and unguided weapons, the Su-34 can also perform aerial reconnaissance missions. The recently delivered‍ Su-34s have exceptional flight performance and are⁤ extremely ⁢effective in striking enemy targets. These aircraft are capable of deploying high-precision munitions with a universal planning and correction module.

The⁤ Su-34 has a crew of two⁤ and is powered by two Lyulka AL-35F turbofan engines, allowing the aircraft to reach a maximum speed‌ of ​1,900 km/h and ‌a service ceiling of 17,000 m. In terms of dimensions, ⁣the aircraft is 23.34 m long, has a wingspan of 14.70 m, and a⁣ height of 6.36 m. With an empty ⁢weight of 20 ‍tons, the ‌Su-34 can reach a maximum weight of 45 tons ⁢when carrying a payload.

The Su-34 can carry a variety of air-to-ground weapons, including guided bombs such as ‌the KAB-500, KAB-1500, as well ‍as air-to-ground ‌missiles like the Kh-29, Kh-31, and Kh-59. For air combat, the‌ aircraft can be equipped with R-73 and R-77 missiles. The Su-34 is also equipped with a 30mm GSh-30-1 automatic cannon⁢ for close-range combat. With a range of 2,000km, the aircraft can⁢ engage targets at long distances while still being able to operate in harsh environments.

Azerbaijan Enhances Air Combat Capabilities with ​Turkish⁢ Missiles

The Azerbaijani Air Force plans to enhance its air combat capabilities ⁤by purchasing Turkish Bozdogan and Gokdogan missiles for integration into the JF-17-C Block III Thunder fighter ​jets.

This decision marks a significant⁣ step forward in military cooperation between Türkiye and Azerbaijan. In addition to these advanced air-to-air missiles, Azerbaijani⁤ fighter jets will‌ also be ⁤equipped with ⁤sophisticated Turkish avionics, further‍ improving their operational‌ efficiency.

Bozdogan (Merlin) and Gokdogan (Peregrine) missiles, developed by the ‌Turkish National⁣ Scientific Research Institute Tubitak-SAGE, are ‌designed⁤ to provide higher accuracy through ⁣infrared guidance ‍systems. With a length of about 3m and equipped‌ with‌ a solid-fuel rocket motor, Bozdogan can approach targets within a radius of 25km, creating significant damage with ​its fragmentation​ warhead.