How many SU 34 has Russia lost?

As of 8 March 2023 there have been 19 visually confirmed cases of Su-34s being lost, damaged or abandoned by Russian forces since the start of the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine. A lack of guided bombs required the Su-34s to fly low for accurate bombing, where they were subjected to heavy Ukrainian air-defenses.

Did Ukraine shoot down a Su-34?

Ukrainian anti-aircraft gunners shoot down Russian Su-34 jet over Yenakiieve. Ukrainian anti-aircraft gunners have shot down a Russian Su-34 fighter jet in the skies over occupied city of Yenakiieve, Donetsk Oblast. Details: Khramenkov reported that "an aircraft was shot down over the territory of Yenakiieve".

Did Russia shoot down a Su-34?

A Russian Su-34 Fullback fighter jet was shot down on March 3 in the Donbas region in east Ukraine.

How many aircraft have the Russians lost?

AURORA, Colo. —Ukraine has lost roughly 60 aircraft so far since Russia's renewed invasion of the country in February 2022, while the Russians have lost more than 70, according to the top U.S. Air Force commander for Europe.

Has a Su-35 ever been shot down?

His Mi-14PS was shot down by a Russian Su-35. On 19 July, the Ukrainian Air Force command claimed that a Su-35 was shot down by Ukrainian air defences near Kakhovka, but at the time there were no photos confirming the loss.

List of Confirmed Losses of Russian aircraft so far (Russo-Ukrainian War 2022)

How many SU 35 have been destroyed in Ukraine?

"The Su-35 aircraft has also shown a low level of survivability. During the full-scale aggression, the occupiers have lost two squadrons of such aircraft, that's about 24 planes," Hromov said.

How many Ka 52 has Russia lost?

Russia has lost 33 Ka-52 "Alligator" helicopters since February 24, 2022, according to a count by Dutch open-source outlet Oryx, which visually confirms military losses in Ukraine.

Is the Su-35 better than the F-35?

In general, the discussions in the Western press have centered around the theme that while the Su-35 is more maneuverable than the F-35 having advantages in within-visual range (WVR) combat, the F-35 is mainly developed for Beyond Visual Range (BVR) combat.

Can an F-35 beat a Su-35?

In simple terms, this means that the F-35 will spot the Su-35 much earlier and at a greater distance than the Russian fighter is capable of against its American adversary. I.e. many F-35s can fire their air-to-air missile and can destroy a Su-35 without the Russian pilot ever knowing who hit it and from where.

Is MiG 35 better than Su-35?

The MiG-35, a multifunctional frontline fighter, employs the first active electronically scanned array radar (AESA), which is more sophisticated and lighter than Irbis-E. Despite this, the Su-35 is preferred as it has the edge over the MiG-35 in situational awareness.

How many tanks does Russia have left?

By using reconnaissance drones, Ukraine has been able knock out tanks with its artillery. But, while the battlefield losses are notable, Russia retains a large number of old tanks in long-term storage, currently estimated at 5,000, meaning Moscow can continue to pursue an attritional strategy for some time to come.

How many tanks does Ukraine have left?

The brigades each had a single company with 10 tanks. Ukraine's total T-80 inventory in February 2022 was just 88 tanks, according to a count by one open-source analyst. In a year of hard fighting, the Ukrainian brigades have lost at least 42 T-80BVs that analysts can confirm: nearly half the inventory.

How many fighter jets does Ukraine have left?

WASHINGTON — When Russia invaded Ukraine a year ago, the Kremlin had an air force that could draw on hundreds of MiG and Sukhoi fighter jets in reserve. Ukraine's fighter fleet was, by some estimations, far more meager, with 69 jets at most. Experts say that put it at about one-tenth the size of Russia's.

Is the Su-34 any good?

The Su-34 is impressive to look at. The type borrows the airframe of the Su-27 but adds a two-person cockpit with side-by-side seating. The Su-34 can strike targets as far as 600 miles away while carrying 12 tons of bombs and missiles, including air-to-air missiles.

Is SU 35 better than Su-34?

In terms of speed, Su-35 defeats Su-34 by a thin margin. Su-34 can achieve a speed of 1,900km/h at altitude and 1,300km/h at sea level and has a flight range of 4,000km. What is this? On the other side, the Su-35 has a top speed of 2,400 km/h.

How effective is the Su-34?

Flying a sea level with the same load, the aircraft can still cover an impressive 1,087 miles, based on data published by Russian aerospace expert Piotr Butowski. Increase the weapons load to 8,800 pounds and the Su-34, flying at low level, can reach targets within a range of 373 miles.

Why is the Su-34 so big?

Russian military doctrine dictates that every weapon has to cover a lot of roles. This is why Su-34 looks like a jet fighter and can perform air-superiority missions, but also works like a medium-range bomber. And that is why it is so big.

How many Russian jets shot down?

An estimated 60 Ukrainian aircraft have been downed since Russia's invasion began a year ago, but Moscow has lost more than 70, the top U.S. Air Force commander in Europe says. Hi, I'm Nicole with updates on the Ukraine-Russia war.

How was SU 30 destroyed in Ukraine?

Combined, at least seven air to air victories were reported over Ukrainian jet aircraft and one over a Ukrainian Naval Aviation Mil Mi-14. A Russian Su-30 was destroyed on the ground by Ukrainian OTR-21 Tochka missiles fired during the Millerovo air base attack.

Can a F-22 beat AF 35?

The F-22 Raptor is the most powerful air superiority fighter in the world, while the F-35 is probably the most advanced multi-role fighter right now. That means that the Raptor is more effective in air-to-air combats (faster and could operate at higher altitude).

Which is better F-22 or Russian Su-35?

SU-35: 12 stations for 8,000kg of ordnance. Up to 12 missiles, six at a time. The weapons bay on the F-22 can be kitted out for air-to-air, or air-to-ground missions, but the Flanker-E has a larger internal cannon and 12 stations for up to 8,000kg of missiles, rockets, and bombs.

Has a Ka-52 ever been shot down?

The best Ka-52 crews got shot down early in the war while trying to penetrate deep behind Ukrainian lines. Now less-skilled crews are easy targets for ever bolder Ukrainian air defenders.

Why did Russia lose so many tanks?

No, Russia's accelerating tank losses are the result of leadership and morale problems more than they are any technological imbalance on the battlefield. Half of the tanks the Russians have written off since early September were abandoned by their crews and seized by the Ukrainians.