A Su-34 fighter-bomber from the Russian Air Force suffered serious damage after a failed landing without using its landing gear, leaving the aircraft out of service indefinitely.
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The incident occurred on Russian territory and was captured on video released by the account Conflict on the platform X (formerly Twitter).
During the emergency landing, the plane hit the ground with its fuselage, and one of its engines — the left one — broke on impact, worsening the situation. According to experts, the aircraft will now require extensive repairs before it can return to service.
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The landing gear of the Su-34 is a key structural component of the aircraft, designed to ensure safe takeoff, landing, and ground movement. The model features a reinforced three-wheel system with a retractable nose gear, allowing operations even on unprepared runways. However, an unspecified malfunction caused the gear to collapse in this incident.
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Before the full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Russia had around 110 Su-34 jets in active service. Since the start of the war, it is estimated that approximately 25 aircraft of this type have been lost, although the actual number may be higher, as some losses may be classified by the Russian government.
Despite the losses, Su-34 production remains active in Russia, with an estimated manufacturing rate of 10 to 12 units per year — roughly one aircraft per month.
Source and images: mil.in.ua / X @ConflictTR. This content was created with the help of AI and reviewed by the editorial team.
