# Sukhoi Su-34

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The Su-34 (NATO: Fullback) is a Russian twin-seat, twin-engine supersonic fighter-bomber designed to replace the Su-24. Features include side-by-side cockpit arrangement with titanium armor protection, distinctive "platypus" nose containing advanced radar systems, and combat radius exceeding 1,100 km.


\- **Maximum speed**: Mach 1.8 (1,900 km/h)

\- **Service ceiling**: 17,000 m

\- **Powerplant**: Two Saturn AL-31F M1 afterburning turbofans

\- **Weapons payload**: 8,000 kg across 12 hardpoints

\- **Armament compatibility**: Precision-guided munitions, anti-ship missiles

\- **Defensive systems**: ECM suite, chaff/flare dispensers

\- **Service entry**: 2014

\- **Notable feature**: Extended crew comfort for long-duration missions

### My notes:

\- This jet stands out to me because of the side-by-side cockpit style. I think this layout has noticable benefits for CRM and also removes the need for any duplicate standby instruments that would be needed in a tandem layout. 

\- Tandem landing gear on fighter aircraft looks so good.

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