The Sukhoi Su-34 'Fullback' is now the principal all-weather tactical bomber in service with the Russian Aerospace Forces. The type saw protracted development and testing but is now in full production and gearing up for its first export orders. THE SU-34 (NATO official reporting name 'Fullback') is a vital program for Russian tactical aviation. It is a dedicated strike platform with multi-role capability - able to deploy the widest range of precision-guided munitions in the Vozdushno-Kosmicheskiye Sily (VKS, Russian Aerospace Forces) arsenal and boasting a robust electronic warfare (EW) suite that facilitates deep penetration against well-defended, high-value targets.
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