In the United States, the fighter that Russia will never sell was evaluated (November 19, 2022)
The Su-34 is not only the longest-range fighter in the world, but also the only specialized fighter-bomber that has been mass-produced for more than a decade, writes the American portal Military Watch Magazine. According to the publication, at the beginning of the year, 125 Su-34s were in service in the Russian Federation, and one of the main reasons why this class is ahead of related heavy aircraft Su-30SM and Su-35S in terms of purchases, covering part of the coverage, is exported, are found in that the Su-34 is used exclusively for domestic use.
“The Su-34 today is a pilot specialized strike fighter, which has been mass-produced for more than a decade. The Su-34s are valued for their very long range, comparable to that of some serious bombers, and their enhanced electronic warfare system, which inflated estimates with relatively low frontal radar values could be intercepted.
It was noted that the new Su-34M had a special interface option for three types of sensors to search for situational intelligence. The UKR-RT complex is designed for electronic intelligence, UKR-OE for optical-electronic, and UKR-RL for radar. In addition, the fighter received improved air combat capabilities. The possibility of installing the Saturn-30 engines developed for the Su-57 is also being discussed. This, of course, increases its range, given the opinion of American experts.