The Su-34, codenamed “Fullback” by NATO, is a twin-seat, twin-engine, all-weather supersonic fighter bomber that stands as a testament to the Russian military’s engineering prowess. Developed by the ...

Key Points & Summary - Origin story: Born as the Su-27IB “strike Flanker” to replace the Su-24, the Su-34 put two crew side-by-side in an armored cockpit for long-range, all-weather strike. What makes ...

Russia Lost Three Su-34s in a Single Day in Ukraine – Since the Kremlin launched its unprovoked invasion of Ukraine nearly two years ago, Moscow has confirmed the loss of at least ten Sukhoi Su-34 ...

January 3, 2024: In Ukraine, Russia lost three more of its Su-34 fighter-bombers in December 2023. Since the Su-34 entered service in 2014, about 40 have been lost in combat or accidents. That’s 29 ...