US impressed by 'incredible' features of Russian Su-34 aircraft
(Baonghean.vn) - Russia's Su-34 multi-role supersonic fighter-bomber has an impressive feature, writes the American magazine The Drive.
“An impressive aspect ofSu-34“It has an incredible fuel capacity for a tactical jet, allowing it to carry out some missions at very long distances even without in-flight refueling,” the publication said.
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| Russian Su-34 multi-role bomber. Photo: AFP |
For this reason, the publication writes that the Su-34 is “the king of fast jets when it comes to the amount of fuel the aircraft can carry into the air.”
The American magazine also reminds that the Su-34 was created on the basis of the Su-27, with a redesigned nose and tail. The publication writes that currently, with internal tanks, the Su-34 can carry up to 12,100 kg of fuel. The aircraft can also carry up to 3 PTB-3000 external tanks.
In total, the Su-34 can carry 19,300 kg of fuel, surpassing the capabilities of the US F-15E Strike Eagle and F-16 Fighting Falcon fighters. According to The Drive, with maximum fuel capacity, the Russian aircraft's maximum range will be 4,000 km. This range allows the Su-34 to carry out attacks when taking off from remote airfields, especially during Russia's campaign in Syria./.
