Russian aircraft manufacturers handed over new Su-34s to the Ministry of Defense

The next batch of Su-34 aircraft has joined the ranks of the Aerospace Forces — the rhythm and timeliness of deliveries speaks of the well-coordinated work of the aviation industry in the interests of the Russian armed forces. I am confident that the new and expanded capabilities of our Su-34 aircraft, which today is an aircraft with the widest range of weapons used, will contribute to achieving the goals of the Northern Military District,” the press service of the Rostec State Corporation quotes Denis Manturov, First Deputy Chairman of the Government of the Russian Federation.

photo: press service of the Rostec State Corporation

The Su-34 fighter-bomber is multifunctional and one of the most advanced aircraft in the Russian Aerospace Forces. The vehicle is designed to destroy ground and sea targets, as well as to perform reconnaissance and suppression of enemy air defense missions. High combat characteristics, modern technologies and successful use in real combat conditions make the Su-34 an important element of Russia’s defense capability and a guarantee of the successful completion of combat missions in any conditions.

Our military factories maintain the necessary pace of production to timely fulfill obligations to the Ministry of Defense. Providing the army and navy with new aircraft is our main task. At the same time, production workers are constantly working to improve processes and introduce technologies that allow them to increase the rate of productionsaid UAC General Director Yuri Slyusar.

source: press service of the Rostec State Corporation