Su-24M bomber (NATO reporting name: Fencer-D).
The maximum speed of this aircraft of 2240 km/h exceeds that of the SU-34; however it cannot climb above 11,500 metres. The SU-24MM is capable of carrying out bomb and missile strikes at any time of day, even in adverse weather conditions. Twelve of the planes were sent to Syria. The plane is priced at $5.5 million.
Su-25SM armored attack aircraft (NATO reporting name Frogfoot).
This is an upgraded Su-25 with the most reliable P-95 and P-195 engines in its class. Interestingly, even with one engine out of order, the plane can still fly. The main function of the Su-25SM is to support ground forces. Twelve of these devices, worth a total of $120 million, were shipped to Syria.Advertisement
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