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Air ForcesRussia

Su-34

Fighter-bomberIn serviceFielded 2014Pending verification

Also known as: Fullback, Su-32

Air ForcesRUS
Su-34
Photo: Oleg V. Belyakov - AirTeamImages · CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
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System
TypeFighter-bomber
Alternative designationsFullback, Su-32
Date of introduction2014
ProliferationAt least 2 countries
ManufacturerSukhoi, NAPOMed[1]
Crew2Med[1]
Dimensions and weight
Wingspan14.7 m48 ftMed[1]
Wing area62.00 m sqMed[1]
Height6.08 m20 ftMed[1]
Max takeoff weight44,100 kg97,224 lbMed[1]
Flight performance
Engine2 x Saturn AL-35FMed[1]
Thrust / power137.3 kN thrust eachMed[1]
Speed1,900 km/h1,181 mph · 1,026 ktMed[1]
Service ceiling14,000 m45,932 ftMed[1]
Rate of climb13,800 m/minMed[1]
Takeoff roll1,260 mMed[1]
Ferry range4,500 kmMed[1]
Protection
EW countermeasuresTsNIRTI electronic warfare systemMed[1]
Chaff / flaresYesMed[1]
Armament and payload
Hardpoints12 × on wing and fuselage with a capacity of 8,000 kgMed[1]
Main Missile Systems: air-to-air missiles2 × R-27R/ER/T/ET; 2 × R-73; 2 × R-77Med[1]
Main Missile Systems: air-to-surface missilesKh-29L/T/D; Kh-38MAE/MKE/MLE/MTE; Kh-25ML/MT; Kh-59ME/MK/MK2; Kh-58Med[1]
Main Missile Systems: anti-ship missilesKh-31A/AD; Kh-35U; P-800 Oniks; Kh-41Med[1]
Main Missile Systems: anti-radiation missilesKh-25MP; Kh-58; Kh-31P/PDMed[1]
Main Missile Systems: cruise missilesKh-36; Kh-65S/SE; Kh-SDMed[1]
Rocket Weapon SystemsB-8 rocket pods for 20 × S-8KOM/OM/BM; B-13 rocket pods for 5 × S-13T/OF; O-25 rocket pods for 1 × S-25OFM-PU; S-80FPMed[1]
Bomb Weapon SystemsKAB-500KR TV-guided bomb; KAB-500L laser-guided bomb; KAB-500OD guided bomb; KAB-500S-E satellite-guided bomb; KAB-1500KR TV-guided bomb; KAB-1500L laser-guided bomb; OFAB-250-270 bomb; OFAB-100-120 bomb; FAB-500T general-purpose bomb; 2 × BETAB-500SHP; P-50T…Med[1]
Armament1 x 30-mm GSh-301 single-barrelMed[1]
Fire control
Fire Control System TypeThe Su-34 is equipped with an electro-optical fire control system, supplied by the Urals Optical and Mechanical Plant (YOM3)Med[1]
RadarLeninets B004 multifunction phased-array radar; rearward-facing radar in tailconeMed[1]
Instrumentscolor CRT, multifunction displays and helmet-mounted sightsMed[1]
Mission Planningbuilt-in UOMZ EO IRST sighting system with TV and laser channelsMed[1]
FLIR PodGeofizika FLIR podMed[1]
Variants
Su-27IB fighter-bomberThis is the Russian air force designation. "IB" stands for fighter-bomber (istrebitel bombardisovshchik).[1]
Su-27IBP fighter-bomberThis was a tactical jammer design proposed for replacing the Yak-28PP and Su-24MP.[1]
Su-32FN maritime strikeOriginally intended as a naval aviation version, it is available for export as a maritime strike version. It includes the Sea Snake radar, anti-submarine warfare systems, radio sonobuoy system and a magnetic anomaly detector.[1]
Su-34 reconnaissanceA variant being developed to replace the Su-24 Fencer-E. Plans call for the simultaneous use of side-looking radar, photo reconnaissance equipment, laser equipment, television, infrared and radio intelligence systems.[1]
Su-34 electronic warfare/Su-32 escort jaA variant under development to replace the Su-24 Fencer-F. It may be able to carry four podded jamming devices and two anti-radiation missiles.[1]
Weapons and payload options · 1Confidence · Source
1 x 30-mm GSh-301 single-barrelAutocannon
Med[1]
Range
1.8 km1 mi · 1 nmi
Quantity
120 Rounds
Type
Autocannon
Caliber
30mm
Rate of fire
1,500–1,800 rounds/min
Summary

The Sukhoi Su-34 (Russian: Сухой Су-34; NATO reporting name: Fullback) is a Soviet-origin Russian twin-engine, twin-seat, all-weather supersonic medium-range fighter-bomber/strike aircraft. It first flew in 1990, intended for the Soviet Air Forces, and it entered service in 2014 with the Russian Air Force.

Draft entry. Values come from the cited public sources and are awaiting editor verification.
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Operators
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Sources
  1. Su-34 (Fullback) Russian Fighter-Bomber Aircraft, U.S. Army TRADOC G-2 Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN)
    Published/updated 2026-03-20 · Tier 1 · checked 2026-10-10
Change log
  • 2026-10-05 Entry created from the Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN)
  • 2026-10-06 Added photo (CC BY-SA 3.0)