Minister of Defense of Russian Federation, Anatoly Serdukov, and CEO of Sukhoi Company, Igor Azar, have signed the state contract on delivery of 92 Su-34 tactical bombers by 2020, the press-service of Sukhoi Company reports. AEX.ru

The serial production of the new jet is being carried out by Novosibirsk Aircraft Production Association named after V.P. Chkalov in the network of a state contract signed in 2008 on delivery of 32 Su-34s for the Russian Ministry of Defense. 10 vehicles have already been delivered to the air forces.
According to Anatoly Serdukov, this is one of the largest contracts on delivery of combat aircraft, assumed by the State program in the area of arms for 2011-2020. Its implementation will help replace the currently operated Su-24 tactical bombers in the nearest future.

As noted by the president of United Aircraft Corporation and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Sukhoi Company, Mikhail Pogosyan, who has attended the event, the signed contract will provide a high load for suppliers and give them momentum for future development.

The aircraft performance and combat capabilities of the delivered jets fully meet the requirements of Russian air forces. It has been confirmed during joint state testing, which has been completed in September 2011.

Independent from the time of day and weather conditions, Su-34 is able to hit the ground, sea and air targets using all the assortment of aircraft ammunition, including the high-precision munition. It is the 4+-generation aircraft. The active safety system and advanced computers provide additional capabilities for the jet and allow pilot and navigating officer to carry out target bombing and maneuver under enemy fire.