Saturday, September 9, 2023

Fullback.

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Fullback = NATO codename Russian Su-34 fighter/bomber.

Too war with rubber tires! Russian medium-range combat aviation.

"Su-34s Are Now Being Covered With Tires Too"

From https://theaviationist.com | September 8, 2023 | Stefano D'Urso.

"After the satellite photos of the Tu-95 and Tu-160 bombers, now a photo appeared showing a Su-34 getting the same treatment."

"A week after the satellite photos of Tu-95 Bear and Tu-160 Blackjack bombers covered with tires started appearing online, a new photo is now showing also a Sukhoi Su-34 Fullback bomber with tires on the fuselage, wings and horizontal stabilizers. The photo, took at an unspecified location, has been edited to remove the registration and bort number, making the identification impossible."

Fullback a valuable combat asset for the Russian air force. Existing in only limited numbers, an advanced warplane hard to replace. Must be protected.

Destruction of a Fullback would be a major plus + for the Ukrainian. Fullback able to carry and launch hypersonic missiles.

More debate as to what exactly the rubber tires mounted on the wings will provide in the way of protection. One theory is that tires will defeat NATO or Ukrainian surveillance radars of the space-based or aerial variety. But only the Russian knows for sure.

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