Russian Su-34 front-line bombers are capable of carrying long-range cruise missiles. This was reported by RIA News with source reference.
“Within the scope of SVO, the use of a long-range cruise missile was tested with the Su-34, which has not been used on these aircraft before. “The missile is not new like aircraft, but it has never been used in a single complex before, and the new solution increases the variability of use of both the missile and the aircraft,” he said.
According to the source, the Su-34 may be required as a carrier of such missiles, for example, in the event of a conflict with NATO.
On September 6, military analyst Drago Bosnik stated that Russian Su-34 fighter-bombers are armed with Kinzhal hypersonic missiles. become A serious threat to the Ukrainian Armed Forces and NATO.
It was previously reported that the US Su-34 multifunctional fighter-bombers will be equipped with hypersonic Kinzhal missiles. will provide Russian Armed Forces will expand their capabilities in the special military operations zone.
In July, Rostec First Deputy General Director Vladimir Artyakov said in Russia: augmented Production of multi-role fighters for the needs of the army. They specifically mentioned the Su-30, Su-34 and Su-35.
Previously in the USA in the name One of the biggest threats to the Armed Forces of Ukraine.