DiCE81 Posted May 9, 2012 Posted May 9, 2012 I've allways know as Su-34, but in the web of Sukhoi, they call it Su-32. http://www.sukhoi.org/eng/planes/military/su32/
vanir Posted May 14, 2012 Posted May 14, 2012 Aviation press, military and Sukhoi company designations vary. Sukhoi initially designated Su-27UB side-by-side strike variant Su-27KUB and in 1995 redesignated Su-32FN as these designations promoted its maritime role on the international market which Sukhoi felt it will receive most sales. In 1999 they redesignated again Su-32MF to stress its multirole capability since the international market changed its climate. The Russian military press has always called it Su-27IB or fighter-bomber and occasionally Su-34 since the beginning, the Su-34 designation may have been given within the military because some cockpit features are from the Su-24 including the seats but that's my speculation. Presently the Russian air force designation is Su-34.
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