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ITAR-TASS. Wednesday Director of the Novosibirsk Aircraft Plant Chkalov Sergei Smirnov said that in 2014, the company will make 18 Sukhoi Su-34 in the state defense order.
"Last year we did 14 aircraft (Su-34). This year, doing not just plan (16 aircraft - TASS), but over the plan and make the two machines, "- he said.
The first three aircraft will go to the customer at the end of May. Currently, the aviation company conducted series of test flights.
Plant signed a contract to supply 32 Su-34 Russian Defense Ministry in 2008, and in 2012 was signed another contract providing for the production of 92 bombers until the end of 2020.
Fighter bomber Su-34 developed by DB "Sukhoi." Its main purpose - the defeat air, ground and sea targets in all weather conditions using rockets and bombs. In total Russian Air Force will receive 150-200 such bombers, which will replace the currently used Su-24.
В 2014 году ВВС России получат 18 фронтовых бомбардировщиков Су-34 » Военное обозрение
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