The Russian Air Force unleashed the Su-34 fighter-bomber on the Ukrainian ground position, attacking with Kh-29 air-to-ground missiles in the conflict. Targets for the tandem seat fighter-bomber were ground targets and anti-air batteries from s range of 30 km, noted TASS.
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An air squadron deputy commander stated that the units use precision strike weapons to attack all ground targets. To complete the combat task, hit them at a distance with precision using several targeting systems, reported EurAsian Times.
The Kh-29T AGM was recently used for these missions to hit a Ukrainian base hidden in the woods. Before using the missile, it will require special training done before they utilize the weapon effectively.
According to a navigator who outlined the steps to hit a target, first look for it, then link it from 20-30 kilometers. Activate and launch, which flies to its marked target.
Duckbilled Fullbacks specialize in pinpointing missile and bomb attacks on the ground assets with KH-29 AGM. Getting in at operating and tactical depth, but this includes air targets as well.
Moscow has regularly used this airframe in Ukraine. While this undeniably supplied Russian forces with such an advantage in carrying out exact missile and bomb attacks, they also suffered losses during the conflict.
According to one report, a Ukrainian citizen shot out of the sky a Russian Su-34 fighter jet with his rifle, for which the Ukrainian armed forces later granted him a medal. It was disclosed that Russia had unintentionally shot down one of its powerful Su-34 fighter-bombers in July.
The Duckbilled Su-34, also identified by the NATO code name Fullback, has been under development for a lengthy time. This one is proposed to supplant the Su-24 Fencer.
Fullback, like other current Russian fighters, developed from the famous air-superiority Su-27 Flanker. It is a heavy fighter parallel to the American F-14 Tomcat and F-15 Eagle of the 4th generation fighters. It first flew in April of 1990. However, it did not go into service until March 2014.
Designed for air superiority missions, the Fullback has some modifications to better perform the ground assault role. It is equipped with a 30mm GSh-30-1 internal cannon and 12 hard points in the wings to mount bombs or missiles underneath it. It can haul up to 17,630 pounds of its munitions as well.
Made for air superiority, the Su-34 airframe was altered for mods to make it more effective in an attack role. Armed with a 30mm GSh-30-1 internal cannon and 12 hardpoints beneath the fuselage, holding up to 17,630 pounds of ammunition.
Russian Su-34 Fighter Bombers
The Kh-29 is a Cold War-era missile capable of hitting targets from 10 to 30 km away. It is carried by tactical aircraft of the Russian Air Force, such as the Fullback, Su-30, MiG-29K, and Su-25 variants, offering stand-off functionality.
Armed with a 320-kg warhead with laser, infrared, active radar, and TV guidance, it is similar to the AGM-65 Maverick but with a heavier warhead.
Capable of attacking hardened shelters, runways, and several structures from buildings to bridges, the Kh-29TE has a more extended range.
The duckbilled Fullback Su-34 fighter-bomber using the Kh-29 AGM is a flexible air and ground attack specialist scoring hits in Ukraine.
