Russia Buys 92 Su-34 bombers

[Mosamania]

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Mosa. plzzz make king Abdullah substitute Eurofighter with 150 SU-35! plzzzz

I admit I am a Su-35 fanboy myself but I would advise replacing the F-5s which desperately need replacing also the Tornadoes that will be withdrawn from service by 2020 with something more "Stealthy". So I guess replace one with stealth while replacing the other with this equal

[cb4]

Su-34 looks Communist...

[Mosamania]

Su-34 looks Communist...

Yeah man it is dripping with "Mother Russia" feel to it

[persona_non_grata]

Su-34 looks Communist...

What does a capitalist fighter look like ?

[Mosamania]

What does a capitalist fighter look like ?

Something very square shaped with rough angles....

[cb4]

What does a capitalist fighter look like ?

Not as scary as this from Russia:

[cb4]

Something very square shaped with rough angles....

Like this

[Mosamania]

Like this

The PAK-FA and the F-22/F-35 no longer have the Western/Eastern feeling to them they look somewhat similar. If the F-22 is painted in Russian Camos you would think it's Russian same for Pak-FA. However when you see an F-15 or an F-16 with Russian Camo "Aggressors Squadron" you know that there is something seriously wrong with this picture.

[Project 627]

Su-32 aka Su-34 max combat radius: 1,100 km.

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Strike Eagle max combat radius: over 1,800 km.

Boeing: F-15K Republic of Korea Home

The fact still stands Su-34 has a longer range than F-15E.

[ptldM3]

The F-15 Strike Eagle is quite impressive with its payload. But it makes me wonder how it's combat radius is so much greater than the SU-34's when the SU-34 has the greater ferry range. Combat radius refers to a loaded (weapons, fuel) aircraft that is able to take out a mission and return home, the Strike Eagle has a greater payload but somehow maintains a superior combat radius even though it has a shorter ferry range and is now loaded with more weapons. I assume that the Strike Eagles combat radius included drop tanks, that or there is some inaccurate figures being advertised.

In any case stick to the topic, it's an SU-34 thread not an F-15 comparison thread.

[Loki]

What does a capitalist fighter look like ?

I admit I am a Su-35 fanboy myself but I would advise replacing the F-5s which desperately need replacing also the Tornadoes that will be withdrawn from service by 2020 with something more "Stealthy". So I guess replace one with stealth while replacing the other with this equal

I agree, the SU-35 is a real looker with a kickass payload which makes it a good multi-role fighter.

But if I were you, I'd rather try to access the F-35. I mean, you guys have money

[tvsram1992]

For what role? Of course worthy enough because everyone cant afford 5th Gen as of now...

Multi Role
Because 5g projects have their own faults . Also because they are still in development phase except F22 and it takes atleast 2 decades for a country to get enough experience and hand full of squadrons . The add ons like EW suite, AESA etc make 4th gen fighter worthy enough .

[Loki]

4th generation planes would be around for a long time.

Ah, how I miss the Cold War days when military toys were popping up

[debashish_j20]

OMG this aircraft is ugly!!

[Black Widow]

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4th generation planes would be around for a long time.

Ah, how I miss the Cold War days when military toys were popping up

There is no reason to disagree you, Cost is one issue which will allow 4th gen fighter to dominate for at least next 3-4 decades... And moreover there is no cold war, so there won't be radical upgradation