With 2,749 aircrafts the Russian Air Force is the second largest in the world, making Russia the 3rd strongest military power in the world. Today, we take a look at the top 10 fighter jets with the Russian army.
No 10. Sukhoi Su-25
Role | Close air support |
Cost per unit | $11 million |
Introduced | 1981 |
Number built | 1,024 |
Maximum speed | Mach 0.82 |
Combat radius | 375 km |
Service ceiling | 10,000 m |
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XM3chBuw1Pg[/youtube]
No 9. Sukhoi Su-24
Role | Tactical all weather attacker |
Cost per unit | $24 million |
Introduced | 1974 |
Number built | 1400 |
Maximum speed | Mach 1.07 |
Combat radius | 615 km |
Service ceiling | 11,000 m |
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tEJE5zqLXec[/youtube]