Perhaps the most popular element of the military forces of Russia was and will be aviation and its pilots. After all, all the aircraft of the Russian Air Force made a significant contribution to the defense of the country, and today they are one of the main arguments for maintaining peace. And today we will tell you about the already existing, but still existing, unit of air equipment - SU-24.
The Su-24 is a Russian bomber, designed in 1975. Its distinctive feature is the wings that can change the sweep. Due to this, the SU-24 is an ideal machine for flying in any weather and at any altitude.
It is worth noting that the SU-24 is far from being a simple machine, and requires highly trained both crew members in the cockpit. In this connection, this aircraft was one of the most catastrophic for the period of 1998. The last crash of the SU-24 occurred in February 2018.
Despite its age, this flying combat vehicle is in service to this day. Moreover, it is actively modernized and improved, because its qualities are relevant today.
Conventionally, there are three main characteristics of this bomber:
- Weapon
- Stealth.
- Protection.
It is thanks to the detailed elaboration of all these three elements that the SU-24 gained such popularity. After all, each characteristic performs its own, quite definite role. And this, in turn, ensures the implementation of a large range of combat missions.
We should also talk about the modern changes of this flying machine. According to the obtained data, today all models are equipped with new electronic warfare tools. What makes them even more dangerous.
Weapon SU-24
Using eight points of suspension, the SU-24 bomber is capable of having 7.5 tons of various weapons in its armament. From a machine gun and unguided rockets to one and a half tonnage bombs. Which, by the way, are controlled by the radiation of a small container Phantasmagoria.
The attack aircraft is intended both for the destruction of ground-air units, and for the elimination of various static targets. An example of this is the various runways, bridges, fortifications and other targets.
But its functional use does not end there. Often it is used for reconnaissance and aerial photography. Apply to the mining area from the air.
Stealth SU-24
Despite all the combat power of the SU-24, its primary goal is to deliver one tactical nuclear bomb to the rear of the enemy, with a capacity of about 150-300 kilotons. Due to its ability to fly at supersonic speeds at ultra-low altitudes, easily bending around all the relief obstacles and remaining invisible to enemy air defense, the Su-24 is able to deliver a lot of trouble to his enemy.
Moreover, it was on the SU-24 that both crew members first settled side by side. On the one hand, this is a definite plus - the navigator can always use gestures. And on the other minus, because they will interfere with each other for a full review of the area.
Su-24 protection
There are no technical features in the protection of the Su-24 attack aircraft. Everything is designed according to Soviet standards, efficiently and reliably. And over time, technology has not changed much.
Although it can be noted chairs. The fighter cockpit is equipped with K-36 ejection seats. This is perhaps one of the most reliable seats that have successfully saved the lives of their owners more than once.
Technical characteristics of SU-24
- Aircraft crew: 2 people.
- Length of aircraft: 24.594 m.
- Wing Span: 10,366-17,638 m.
- The height of the aircraft: 6,193 m.
- Weight of empty aircraft: 22300 kg.
- Curb weight of the aircraft: 23,700 kg.
- The volume of aircraft fuel tanks: 11860 l.
- The power plant of the aircraft: 2 × TRDDF AL-21F-Z.
- Airless thrust aircraft: 2 × 7800 kgf (76.5 kN).
- Afterburner aircraft: 2 × 11200 kgf (110 kN).
Flight characteristics of the SU-24
- The maximum speed of the aircraft: 1700 km / h.
- Take-off speed: 400 km / h.
- Landing speed: 310 km / h.
- Combat radius: 560 km.
- Ferrying range: 2850 km.
- Practical ceiling height: 11,500 m.
- Takeoff run: 1250 m.
- Maximum overload: + 6.5G
