On January 28, Russia lost another Su-34 fighter-bomber. The aircraft was destroyed along with its crew. Shortly afterward, reports confirmed the loss of a Su-30 as well.
The Su-34 is a Soviet/Russian all-weather, twin-seat fighter-bomber designed to carry out precision missile and bomb strikes against ground targets at operational and tactical depth, as well as to engage enemy aircraft, according to Oboz.ua.
Earlier, NAKO experts documented the extensive use of foreign microelectronics in Russian fighter jets. Their analysis found that 68% of components originate from the United States, while 16.2% come from Japan. Components manufactured in Germany, Taiwan, and South Korea were also identified.
Among the manufacturers identified are Texas Instruments, Analog Devices, Intel, Murata, Maxim, onsemi, Vicor, and other leading global companies. The full report is available via the link.
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Russia loses two fighter jets in one day: Su-34 and Su-30 destroyed
On January 28, Russia lost another Su-34 fighter-bomber. The aircraft was destroyed along with its crew. Shortly afterward, reports confirmed the loss of a Su-30 as well.
The Su-34 is a Soviet/Russian all-weather, twin-seat fighter-bomber designed to carry out precision missile and bomb strikes against ground targets at operational and tactical depth, as well as to engage enemy aircraft, according to Oboz.ua.
Earlier, NAKO experts documented the extensive use of foreign microelectronics in Russian fighter jets. Their analysis found that 68% of components originate from the United States, while 16.2% come from Japan. Components manufactured in Germany, Taiwan, and South Korea were also identified.
Among the manufacturers identified are Texas Instruments, Analog Devices, Intel, Murata, Maxim, onsemi, Vicor, and other leading global companies. The full report is available via the link.