Hobby Master 1/72 Air Power Series
HA6309Su-34 Fullback Fighter Bomber Red 23, Russian Air Force, Ukraine, March 2023
General Background
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 is deployment against 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.
Hobby Master HA6309, Su-34 Fullback Fighter Bomber Red 23, Russian Air, 1:72
- Country of Origin: RussiaManufacturer: Sukhoi Aircraft CompanyNumber Produced As Of April 2018: 122 For RussiaRole: all-weather supersonic medium-range fighter-bomber/strike aircraftCrew: 2 Seated Side-By-SideDimensionsLength: 23.34 m (72 ft 2 ins)Wingspan: 14.7 m 99948 ft 3 ins)Height: 6.09 m (19 ft 5 ins)Wing area: 62.04 m² (667.8 ft²)Weight:Empty: 22,500 kg (49,608 lbs)Loaded: 39,000 kg (85,980 lbs)Maximum Takeoff: 45,100 kg (99,425 lbs)PerformancePower Plant: 2 X Saturn AL-31FMI TurbofansInternal Fuel: 12,100 kg (15,400 l / 31,970 U.S. gallonsMaximum Speed: @ Altitude – Mach 1.8+ (1,931 km/h / 1,200 mph)@ Sea Level – Mack 1.2 (1,400km/h / 870 mph)Service Ceiling: 15,000 m (49,200 ft)Range @ Low Altitude 1,100 km (680 mi / 590 nmi)Armament:Gun: 1 X 30 mm Gryazev-Shipunov GSh-301 Auto-Cannon w/ 180 Rounds