Sukhoi Su-34 / Su-32 “Fullback”

The strike aircraft built for long-range tactical bombing missions.

Overview

Sukhoi Russia ICAO: SU32 2012–Present $36 million (2008)

The Sukhoi Su-34, also known as the Fullback, is a strike aircraft derived from the Su-27 platform. Entering service in the 2000s, it was designed for precision strike and tactical bombing. The aircraft features a side-by-side cockpit layout.

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Specifications

Units
Engine
2 × Lyulka AL-31MF Turbofan
Engine type
Turbofan
Thrust
2 × 30,000 lbf · 133 kN
Avionics
Sukhoi Electronic countermeasures suite, Khibiny electronic countermeasures system, UKR-RT SIGINT radio surveillance system
Wing tips
No winglets
Seats
2
Crew
—
Cabin width
—
Cabin height
—
Cabin length
—
Exterior length
76 ft 7 in  ·  23.34 m
Tail height
20 ft 10 in  ·  6.36 m
Fuselage diameter
—
Wing span
48 ft 3 in  ·  14.70 m
Baggage volume
—
Gross weight
—
Empty weight
—
Max takeoff weight
99,500 lb  ·  45,100 kg
Max landing weight
—
Max payload
17,600 lb  ·  8,000 kg
Fuel capacity
4,000 gal · 15,100 L · 12,100 kg (Jet A)
Max cruise speed
1,026 kt  ·  1,181 mph  ·  1,900 km/h
Maximum speed
—
Cruise speed
—
Approach speed
—
Range
3,780 nm  ·  4,350 mi  ·  7,000 km
Fuel burn
0.54 nm/gal  ·  0.26 km/L
Ceiling
49,200 ft  ·  15,000 m
Rate of climb
45,275 ft/min  ·  230 m/s
Takeoff distance
4,150 ft  ·  1,260 m
Landing distance
6,900 ft  ·  2,100 m
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Operational Context

Sukhoi Su-34 Fullback — long-range strike fighter

The Su-34 first flew in 1990 and entered service in 2014 after extended development. Its reinforced airframe supports heavy weapon loads. The cockpit arrangement enhances crew coordination on long missions.

Two AL-31F turbofan engines producing approximately 27,500 pounds of thrust (122 kN) each power the aircraft. Maximum speed exceeds Mach 1.8. Maximum takeoff weight surpasses 99,000 pounds (44,906 kg).

The Su-34 has been deployed in combat operations. Its range and payload support deep strike missions. Production continues as part of Russia’s tactical aviation inventory.