| Su-34 is more bomber than a fighter, and F-15E is fighter, that can bomb. They were designed for slightly different roles. For example, Su-34 has armour protection, better low-flying capabilities and better combat range, F-15E has better air-to-air potential esspecialy after it will be refitted with AESA radar this year as it was been planned.
That's the reason nobody really wants to buy the Fullback - it's very specialized plane, designed according to the USSR cold war demands and specifications, and it's expensive too. It's good only when you have a plenty of fighters in your airforce and can afford to make very capable planes but only for a very special purpose.
Airforces around the world with exception of the 5-6 of the biggest ones will not maintain fighters AND bombers at the same time when you have an multirole aircraft as an option. That's why some Asia countries buy Su-30MKX instead - excellent air-to -air capabilities, decent range, and sufficient air-to-ground capability as well. All in one. And it's waaay cheaper than the Fullback)).
So I would hesitate in comparing both aircrafts at all since they have slightly different roles, maybe Su-30MKX vs. F-15E would be a better option
Last edited by Ramirezzz : 02-21-2008 at 03:01 AM.
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