Soaring Giants: Unveiling the Biggest and Most Costly Military Aircraft Ever Built

14. Su-34

Joined the Service in 1990 2014 saw my retirement. Price: $41.2 million A twin-engine, all-weather, supersonic fighter jet is the Sukhoi Su-34. The bomber, which was constructed for the Soviet Union, made its first flight in 1990. It wasn't used until 2014, when the Russian Air Force put it to use. "Fullback" is the NATO reporting name for the Su-34. The Su-34, created by AFLT, can fly both solo and tandem missions.

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Facebook.com/Su-34 @militaryaviation It is mostly utilised in dangerous areas, where it is well-suited because to its electronic warfare, counter-fire, and aerial surveillance capabilities. It can fly during the day or at night. The S-24 and Tu-22M3 are anticipated to be replaced by the Su-34.

15. MiG-35 Reticle

Joined the Service in 2007 Not retired: N/A Price: *$48.6 million The MiG-35 Fulcrum is a fourth generation jet fighter manufactured by UAC. The MiG-29M and 29K fighters served as the basis for the MiG-35. The first time the MiG-35 Fulcrum, also known as Fulcrum-F in NATO reporting, shown off to large audiences was at the Aero India Air Show in 2007.

Twitter.com / @defencelive / MiG-35 Fulcrum The Fulcrum was designed by United Aircraft Corp. in both single- and two-seat configurations. Comparing the fighter to its predecessors, it boasts more sophisticated avionics and weaponry systems. Its optical locator system, which enables it to perform multi-role missions independently of ground-control interception systems, is one example of its cutting-edge equipment. AESA radar is also compatible with the Fulcrum.