Thursday, October 20, 2011

Russian Sukhoi Su-24 Fencer Crashed in Near Chinese Border

A Russian Sukhoi Su-24 Fencer supersonic attack aircraft has crashed in the Amur region bordering China.

The landing gear of the Sukhoi Su-24 attack aircraft failed to deploy during the landing run which resulted in crash landing. During the crash Su-24 caught fire after sliding off the runway which has resulted in the death of both pilots.

The Sukhoi Su-24 Fencer is swing wing,  supersonic attack fighter jet which was designed as an all-weather precision air strikes platform. 

Over 1,400 Su-24 fencers were produced and Russian Air Force & Russian Navy still operate over 400 Fencers.

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