Sukhoi Delivers Su-34 Bombers to Russian Air Force

By Sukhoi on Thursday, July 11th, 2013

The ceremony of transfer of the serial Su-34 front-line bombers to the Russian Air Force was held today on the Novosibirsk branch of the Sukhoi Company – V.P. Chkalov Novosibirsk aircraft plant (NAZ).

Three aircraft took off and headed to where in their deployment.

The first aircraft of the 2013 State Defense Order was transferred to the army firstly of May this year and is already in service.

Implementation of the 2013 State Defense Order on the Novosibirsk aircraft plant is in full swing. The company’s management noted a high degree of readiness of aircraft, that is the guarantee of an entire and timely implementation of the 2013 State Defense Order.

The large government contracts signed with the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation in 2008 and 2010 for the provision of Su-34 have created the conditions for a stable work load of the plant ultimately, and determined its long-term development prospects.

The Su-34 aircraft produced by the NAZ was successfully operated within the military demonstrating high performance, in keeping with the army.

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