The Russian Federation has declared the integration of "daggers" on the Su-34 plane: whether he can lift it
The crew for the launch of the rocket has already been introduced to state awards. The publication states that if such a fact really took place, then it is anxious. Because in theory, this expands the possibilities of the Russian Federation in rocket strikes in Ukraine. However, if you analyze the capabilities of the Su-34 and the characteristics of the aerobalist missile "dagger", the statement of the Russian Federation may be propaganda.
The X-47M2 "dagger" rocket has two possible points: the starting weight of the ammunition reaches 4. 2 tons, the carrier should develop a high starting speed for start-up. The publication says that the MiG-31 was chosen for the integration of the rocket just because of high speed. The aircraft can be accelerated to 3000 km/h, and its combat load is 9 tons. However, to start X-47M2, you need to remove the radar station and all "extra" onboard equipment.
It is all done so that the plane can only lift one dagger rocket. SS-34 cannot even theoretically become a rocket carrier. Its maximum speed is 1900 km/h, and a load of 8 tons, but under conditions of complete refueling, this figure drops to 4 tons. Therefore, Su-34 will not be able to raise aerobalist ammunition. The rocket was planned to be integrated for a 5-generation Su-57 fighter, but before that they planned to reduce the size of the "dagger".