Description
The Suchoi Su-24M is a front-line jet bomber designed to launch missile and bomb strikes in all meteorological conditions, day and night, including low altitudes strikes to destroy ground targets. The aircraft was adopted by the Soviet Air Force in 1983 and established itself well during the military operations in Afghanistan. The bomber variant, designated Su-24MK, was exported to Iraq, Libya and Syria.
The Suchoi Su-24M belongs to the 3rd generation of front-line jet bombers and is designed to launch missile and bomb strikes in all meteorological conditions, day and night, including low altitudes strikes to destroy ground targets. The selection of guided missile weapons has been expanded significantly, the aiming navigation system has been modernized, the combat range of the aircraft has been increased due to the installation of a in air refueling system. The Su-24M bomber was adopted by the Soviet Air Force in 1983 and established itself well during the military operations in Afghanistan. The bomber variant, designated Su-24MK, was exported to Iraq, Libya and Syria.