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Originally Posted by Plett25
Not really. Just because it is the best Russian fighter doesn't mean it is equivalent to the best American fighter
Su-34 is at best 4+ generation fighter, not 5th generation like the F-22 or F-35. It is a Su-27 Flanker derivative. The Su-34 first flew in 1990, it is a 1980's redesign/update of a 1970's aircraft.
As a ground attack variant of a 1970's air superiority fighter, it is most similar to the F-15E Strike Eagle.
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The SU-34 is very good, but yeah, its not close to the capabilities and survivability of the F-22 or F-35. There are video sightings of the Felon from Ukraine, I saw a video of a 3 bird flight.
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