New Russian fourth-generation Su-34M fighters have received new revolutionary capabilities. The fighters were equipped with universal reconnaissance containers (UCR) "Sych" in three versions - for radar, electronic or optical surveillance.
Journalists noted that the container is located outside the fuselage, which, although it allows the Su-34M to be configured for any type of reconnaissance, also adds a little resistance to the aircraft, and also increases the effective scattering area.
The small size of the containers allows fighters to collect intelligence information in real time, while maintaining weapons for strike operations.
The Su-34M also has the longest flight range among tactical combat aircraft in the world.
The reconnaissance configuration of the Su-34 will radically change the capabilities of tactical reconnaissance in the Aerospace Forces (VKS) of Russia and will allow the aircraft to be used in a completely new way in various theaters of military operations - from the Pacific Ocean and the Arctic to the Middle East and Eastern Europe.
Earlier www1.ru reported that ODK will sharply increase the production of aircraft engines.
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