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July 12, 2013

Russian air force receives Su-34 bombers
Novosibirsk, Russia (UPI) Jul 10, 2013
A second batch of Su-34 bombers has been turned over to the Russian air force by Sukhoi under a 2013 delivery contract. The Su-34, designated "Fullback" by NATO, is a twin-seat bomber with a speed of 1,375 miles per hour at altitude and an altitude ceiling of 42,400 feet. It has 12 hard points on its wings and fuselage for carrying bombs and missiles. Sukhoi said the handover took place Tuesday at its factory in Novosibirsk and the three aircraft then flew to their deployment base ... read more

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