Russia's most modern fighter and reconnaissance aircraft have contributed to defeating IS militants on the Syrian battlefield.
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| Russia launched a military intervention in Syria in September 2015 to support the government of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad against the self-proclaimed Islamic State (IS). Russia's support has helped the Syrian army turn the tide and regain the initiative on the battlefield. To do this, Russia has deployed a series of fighters, attack aircraft and reconnaissance aircraft to the Hmeymim air base in Syria, according to Business Insider. |
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| Sukhoi Su-24is the most used supersonic attack aircraft in airstrikes against IS in Syria. The aircraft uses a swing-wing design, is equipped with two jet engines, has a maximum speed of 1,650 km/h, a range of 2,775 km and can carry 8 tons of weapons. Russia has lost two Su-24s on the Syrian battlefield, one of which was shot down by a Turkish F-16 fighter jet, the other crashed while taking off from the Hmeymim base. |
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| Su-25SM3 attack aircraftThe Su-25SM3 is compact in size and has low operating costs, allowing the Russian Air Force to conduct multiple sorties per day, instead of just one or two like the Su-34. Each Su-25 can carry 4.4 tons of weapons, and has a very high survivability on the battlefield. The Su-25SM3 model is integrated with many advanced sensors and defense mechanisms, helping this "flying tank" attack aircraft to demonstrate its power on the modern battlefield. |
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| Su-27SM3 fighterdeployed since November 2015 with the mission of escorting Su-24 and Su-25 squadrons. Some Su-27SM3s also participated in airstrikes against terrorist targets in Syria. Su-27SM3 is a deep upgrade of the Su-27S air superiority fighter. This variant is equipped with many modern technologies of the Su-35S multi-role fighter, and can carry out many different missions, from air combat to attacking ground targets. |
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| Su-30SMis one of the first aircraft types deployed by Russia to Syria in September 2015, participating in bombing missions against rebel targets on the ground. The Su-30SM can perform air defense missions, long-range strikes, and destroy ground and sea targets. It is capable of conducting electronic warfare and early warning operations as well as playing the role of controlling fighters in a combat squadron. |
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| Nicknamed "platypus" because of its flat nose,Su-34is a modern fighter-bomber line manufactured to replace the Su-24 tactical bomber. In addition to ground attack missions, the Su-34 also has good air combat capabilities thanks to being equipped with short-range and long-range missiles. The Russian Air Force is the only force operating this advanced fighter-bomber with a number of about 103 aircraft, distributed at 6 different air bases in Russia and Syria. |
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| Each Su-34 can carry up to 12 tons of various weapons. The Russian Su-34 squadron stationed in Syria is often deployed to attack high-value targets, using KAB-500S satellite-guided smart bombs or large quantities of conventional bombs that other fighters cannot carry. |
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| Su-35Sis a 4++ generation multi-role fighter, developed from the Su-27 air superiority fighter platform. It applies many technologies of 5th generation fighters, including advanced electronic systems and coating materials that reduce radar cross-section reflection. The Su-35S can carry 8 tons of weapons on 12 hardpoints, equipped with passive electronically scanned array (PESA) radar N035 Irbis-E, capable of detecting and tracking 30 targets at the same time from a distance of up to 350 km. In addition to the mission of patrolling airspace and protecting Russian and Syrian aircraft, Su-35S fighters also participate in airstrikes against rebel positions and rebel forces. Operating in Syria helped Russia perfect the design and make many improvements to the Su-35S line. |
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| Russia has just deployed someMiG-29SMT fighterto Syria in mid-September this year. This is an upgraded version of the MiG-29 fighter jet, with an additional fuel tank on the back and a refueling probe on the left side of the cockpit to significantly increase combat range. The electronic system of the MiG-29SMT also has many improvements, the cockpit is integrated with two multi-function screens, instead of dozens of mechanical clocks as before. The MiG-29SMT can carry up to 4.5 tons of weapons with 6 hardpoints, allowing it to carry missiles and smart guided bombs. |
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| Known as "the divine eye in the sky",A-50U early warning aircraftcapable of detecting airborne threats at a distance of 650 km, as well as ground targets at a distance of 300 km. The A-50U can provide targeting data and coordinate combat operations for dozens of fighter jets at the same time. The Russian Air Force deployed A-50U aircraft in Syria in late 2015, then withdrew them in March 2016 on the orders of President Vladimir Putin. However, an A-50U appeared at the Hmeymim base in the middle of this year. |
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| Il-20is one of the most modern reconnaissance aircraft in Russian service. It is equipped with a variety of sensors, including infrared and electro-optical cameras, side-mounted radar (SLAR) and satellite communication systems. That allows the Il-20 to continuously scout the battlefield and share data with allies in real time. |
According to VNE
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