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Does the SU-34 have a bathroom?
Russia’s Su-34 Fullback fighter/bomber jet is in many ways a reworking of the older Su-27 model, but it includes some shockingly homey features, like a “toilet” and a “kitchenette.”
How much does a SU-34 cost?
The supersonic Su-34 is armed with a 30-millimeter cannon. It boasts a multi-mode radar and a Khibiny electronic-countermeasures suite. The plane, which costs around $40 million, is roughly analogous to the U.S. Air Force’s F-15E.
Does Su-34 have thrust vector?
The $36 million Su-34 fighter-bomber is a two-seat strike aircraft equipped with twin AL-31MF afterburning turbojet engines. This new ship-borne fighter is fitted with two AL-31FP engines with vectored thrust.
How much does Eurofighter cost?
The latest estimated cost of the RAF Typhoon programme was some £17.6 billion ( demonstration and manufacture) – making it the most expensive weapon system yet produced for the UK Armed Forces. A rough unit cost estimate is £110 million (demonstration and manufacture divided by 160 aircraft).
Is there an invisible plane?
While no aircraft is totally invisible to radar, stealth aircraft make it more difficult for conventional radar to detect or track the aircraft effectively, increasing the odds of an aircraft successfully avoiding detection by enemy radar and/or avoiding being successfully targeted by radar guided weapons.
What was the toilet in the Su-34 used for?
The toilet thingy was something the Russian pilots used inside one of the pre-production Su-34 when it displayed in *Le Salon France airshow many years ago. It was a portable toilet, and it was not on the plane when they flew, only when it was on the ground.. for pratically reasons.
How comfortable is the Su-34 cockpit?
When people describe the Su-34 as having a toilet and a kitchen… it’s a bit of an exaggeration. The enlarged cockpit area of the Su-34 does indeed provide a lot more comfort than typical fighter cockpits. The crew have space to comfortably sit and even move around a little, and don’t need the bulky flight suits typically worn by fighter pilots
What was the development process of the Sukhoi Su-34?
Development. The Su-34 had a muddied and protracted beginning. In the mid-1980s, Sukhoi began developing a new tactical multirole combat aircraft to replace the swing-wing Su-24, which would incorporate a host of conflicting requirements. The bureau thus selected the Su-27, which excelled in maneuverability and range,…
When did the Su-34 enter service in Russia?
The Russian Air Force completed the final stage of the state tests on 19 September 2011. The aircraft entered service in early 2014. The Su-34 was rumoured to have been used by Russian command during the 2008 South Ossetia war.