Western newspapers explain why Su-34 is more important than Su-35

Western experts say the Su-34 can be considered one of the most advanced attack fighters in the world. It is equipped with an extremely powerful electronic warfare system, so it is capable of 'disappearing' from the enemy's radar range and launching lightning-fast attacks.

Compared to its 'brother' Su-35, which NATO calls the Hellduck, the Su-34 performs a few different combat missions. This aircraft is actually built to fight deep inside enemy territory thanks to its excellent resistance to air defense systems.

The Su-35, on the other hand, is an extremely powerful aircraft, but it is built for air dominance. In other words, the Su-35 is designed for air combat, where it will shine thanks to its super-maneuverability.

The Su-34, on the other hand, will prove to be unique and effective in local conflicts, and will therefore play a more important role in the Russian Aerospace Forces, analysts say. The Su-34 is also relatively cheap to produce compared to modern aircraft of its type, but that does not reduce its capabilities.

This unique fighter will allow to be developed into a combat aircraft of a completely different quality when it needs to be modernized to some extent.

Russia has placed great importance on modernizing its Soviet-era aircraft, of which it has a large stockpile. Analysts say Russia has bet big on its Su-34s in Syria, and it has not miscalculated as the aircraft has performed admirably.

During the conflict in Syria, Russia did not lose a single Su-34, and they were always on the battlefield. It is not surprising that Russian specialists did not try to create a new type of aircraft in this family of fighters.

On the contrary, the uniqueness of the Su-34 has led Russian engineers to the idea of ​​creating a powerful attack aircraft derived from a fighter-bomber, experts conclude.