Russian Su-34 planes in Syria for the first time make sorties with air-to-air missiles

Russia’s Sukhoi Su-34 fighter-bombers (NATO reporting name: Fullback) have for the first time taken, in addition to bombs, short-and medium-range air-to-air missiles on combat mission in Syria for their protection, spokesman for the Russian Aerospace Forces Colonel Igor Klimov reported on Monday.

"The Russian Su-34 fighter-bombers today have for the first time taken on combat mission not only the OFAB-500 air bombs and KAB-500 guided bombs, but also short-and medium-range air-to-air missiles. The planes are equipped with missiles for their defence," Klimov said.

According to him, the missiles "are equipped with target seeking devices and are capable of hitting air targets within the range of 60 kilometres."...
[tass.ru]
 30/11/15
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