MOSCOW, July 10 : The United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) has delivered the fifth batch of Su-34 fighter-bombers to the Russian Ministry of Defense, the industrial umbrella corporation Rostec announced on Thursday.
“The United Aircraft Corporation (part of Rostec State Corporation) has delivered another batch of Su-34 fighter-bombers to the Russian Ministry of Defense. The aircraft have joined the Russian Aerospace Forces’ tactical aviation fleet. The planes were made under the State Defense Procurement Order for this year,” the statement said.
A military pilot, quoted by Rostec, said that the Su-34’s strength lies in its versatility, notably the range of munitions it can carry and the way it can execute combat missions.
The aircraft underwent a full cycle of factory testing during which they were checked under various operational modes, before flying to their home airfield.
“One of UAC’s most important tasks is supplying military products to meet the needs of the Russian Ministry of Defense. We maintain a high production rate for aviation equipment. This year, we plan a further increase in the combat aircraft output,” UAC CEO Vadim Badekhi said.
The Su-34 fighter-bomber uses unguided and guided air-launched munitions to engage ground, surface and air targets, as well as infrastructure assets that are protected by air defenses and far from the home airfield. It can operate under enemy fire and electronic jamming, day and night, in all weather conditions and in any geography.
(UNI)
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