Su-34 Fullback Russian Air Force Akhoubinsk Dec 1993 Сухой Су-34 HA6304 scale 1:72

Su-34 Fullback Russian Air Force Akhoubinsk Dec 1993 Сухой Су-34 HA6304 scale 1:72 Highly detailed Hobby Master pre-painted diecast metal model Highly detailed Hobby Master pre-painted diecast metal model Scale: 1:72 The Sukhoi Su-34 “Fullback” is an all-weather supersonic medium-range fighter-bomber/strike aircraft developed for the Russian Air Force and Navy with the intent to replace the Su-24M Fencer” and Tu-22MS long-range bomber. The Fullback is based on the Su-27 “Flanker” and has an armored cockpit that is occupied by two-crew seated side-by-side. The aircraft’s main role is deployment against the ground and/or naval targets. As of April 2018, there have been 122 aircraft manufactured including 7 prototypes. The export designation of the Su-34 is Su-32. Su-34 (T-10B-2) serial 416064300501 was the second prototype was built at the Novosibirsk plant NAPO Chkalov and completed its first flight on December 18, 1993 with Pilots I.V. Votinsev and EG Revunov at the controls. In 1994 it was assigned to the Flight Research Institute (Zhukovskly) and later transferred to a state flight testing center known as Valery Chkalov 929 GLITs VVS located north of Akhtubinsk where it took part in State sponsored tests up until 2010. That same year the aircraft was repainted with the normal Su-27 color scheme. General characteristics for Su-34 “Fullback” Country of Origin – Russia Manufacturer – Sukhoi Aircraft Company Number Produced As Of April 2018 - 122 For Russia Role - all-weather supersonic medium-range fighter-bomber/strike aircraft Crew – 2 Seated Side-By-Side