Last Spectacular Knockdowns Su-34 bombers, Su-35 fighters and AWACS A-50 aircraft It is only part of the Russian Air Force. Of course, the losses are heavy and may cause logistical problems, but the Kremlin will sooner or later deal with them in its own way.
The Russian Air Force mostly uses Tu-95, Su-22, Su-24 and Su-34 bombers and Su-27, Su-35 and MiG-29 fighters to attack Ukraine. Interestingly, the Kremlin should use the latest aircraft in shape S-70 unmanned bomber drone and Su-57 fifth generation fighter jet.
Russia has already lost 104 aircraft and 135 helicopters since the outbreak of war in Ukraine.. As for the Su-34s, the Ukrainians have scrapped 25 machines, including 16 in the last two months. The Su-34 is a modern multi-role tactical fighter. The machine is capable of carrying tactical nuclear weapons and can carry out attack, reconnaissance and direct air support missions. The cost of manufacturing the Su-34 is estimated at approximately $36 million.
The aircraft can reach a speed of 1,900 km/h and has a range of 4,000 km and climbs to a ceiling of 17,000 m. The engine can alternately fire high-explosive air bombs, laser or TV-guided missiles, Air-to-air and air-to-air cruise missiles, anti-radar missiles and anti-ship missiles. Additionally, it can carry tactical thermonuclear bombs. The armament includes a 30 mm Kryachev-Shibunov GSH-30-1 gun.
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