Developed in the Soviet Union in the 1960s, the Su-24 tactical bomber has become one of the most successful aircraft in its class. Featuring delta wings and auxiliary lift engines meant to improve its field performance, the first prototype turned out to be more of a liability than an asset and the aircraft was redesigned to have variable geometry wings. The Su-24 had its baptism of fire in the Afghan War and was also exported to Iraq, Iran, Algeria, Libya and Syria, seeing action in some of these countries. At home, Russian Air Force Su-24s were heavily involved in the first and second Chechen campaigns and the type has undergone a mid-life update allowing it to carry precision-guided munitions. and is still going strong. Illustrated with over 750 photographs, many previously unpublished, as well as line drawings, color side views, insignia, unit badges and nose art this latest addition to the Famous Russian Aircraft series will be of interest to aviation enthusiasts and scale modellers alike.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Crecy Publishing
ISBN-13
9781857803709
eBay Product ID (ePID)
214221787
Product Key Features
Author
Yefim Gordon, Dmitriy Komissarov
Publication Name
Sukhoi Su-24: Famous Russian Aircraft
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Subject
Government, History
Publication Year
2015
Type
Textbook
Number of Pages
320 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height
279mm
Item Width
216mm
Item Weight
1247g
Additional Product Features
Title_Author
Dmitriy Komissarov, Yefim Gordon
Country/Region of Manufacture
United Kingdom
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