- "All aircraft, be advised! Enemy strike fighters are on the approach! They're Fullbacks, definitely faster than the ones before!"
- ― AWACS Long Caster
The Su-34 Fullback (also known as the Su-32 Strike Flanker in older titles) is an attacker aircraft developed from the Su-27 Flanker-B. It made its debut in Ace Combat 5: The Unsung War.
History[]
Strangereal[]
The Strike Flanker saw use during the Belkan War where it was operated by the Belkan Air Force and Sapin Air Force. It was later used by the terrorist organisation A World With No Boundaries. A notable unit was the Suerte Squadron.[1]
The Strike Flanker later saw use in the Circum-Pacific War. It was used by the 172nd Fighter-Bomber Squadron of the Yuktobanian Air Force.
In 2014, Free Erusea deployed the Fullback against IUN forces. During Operation Scramble, several Su-34s attempted to attack Fort Grays Island, but all of them were shot down by Mobius 1.[2]
The Su-34 was later utilized in the Lighthouse War by the Erusean Air Force. Two detachments of Su-34s were fielded by the EAF during Operation Sighthound in an attempt to attack the Osean Navy ships approaching Artiglio Port, only for all of the aircraft to be shot down by the LRSSG.[3]Su-34s were also used by the EAF in Operation Giant's Step to defend Farbanti. One of the most notable Erusean Su-34 pilots was Arnaud Durand, callsign "Walrus", who was shot down by Trigger over the Hatties Desert during Operation Dragon Breath, while accompanied by two groups of helicopters who were tasked with attacking and infiltrating Stonehenge.
Assault Horizon universe[]
The Su-34 Fullback was used by New Russian Federation forces. A number of them bombed Belyi Base until they were taken out by Warwolf Squadron.[4]
Infinity universe[]
Wernher and Noah Enterprises obtained production rights for the aircraft and produced it in large numbers with its Advanced Automated Aviation Plant. During Operation Eternal Liberation, the aircraft was not used by the USEA Federation, but proved extremely popular among United Nations Forces mercenaries.
Game Analysis[]
Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown[]
- "A large bomber based on the Su-27. Heavily armed and armored, and capable of high speeds, it is well-equipped to defend itself in aerial combat."
- ― Hangar
How to Unlock
- The Su-34 is available on the Aircraft Tree and it costs 390,000 MRP. It requires purchasing either the Su-33 Flanker-D or the MiG-31B Foxhound.
Statistics
Weapons
Part Slots
- BODY: 34
- ARMS: 34
- MISC: 34
Named Pilots
- Arnaud Durand (WALRUS)
Skins
- Osea: Three-tone light blue and grey camouflage
- Erusea: Tan, green, and brown splinter camouflage (Unlock: Earn the "Raze the Roof" medal: destroy 1500 surface targets, excluding ships)
- Special: "Serdyukov" paint scheme; Black upper with blue lower & nose
- Mage: Osea skin with Mage Squadron markings.
- Spare: Osea skin with Spare Squadron markings.
- Strider: Osea skin with Strider Squadron markings.
Gallery
Ace Combat Infinity[]
- "An attacker developed based on the Su-27 with a tandem seat cockpit. It exhibits top class maneuverability for an attacker, with its agile movements competing aggressively with fighters of the same class. Thicker armor also increases its survival rate. The NATO codename is the "Fullback". Assuming attack missions over an extended period of time, the rear section of pilot seats has a basin and a simple kitchen."
- ― Hangar
Lv. | Cst | Price | GUN | MSL | 4AGM | LAGM | GPB | SP | MO | ST | AA | AG | DF |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 675 | 571,200 | 129 | 120 | 16 | – | – | D+ | D | B | D | C+ | D |
2 | 717 | 36,960 | 141 | 122 | 20 | – | – | D+ | D+ | B | D+ | B | D+ |
3 | 759 | 100,800 | 154 | 124 | 24 | – | – | C | D+ | B+ | D+ | B | C |
4 | 801 | 168,000 | 167 | 126 | 28 | 16 | – | C+ | D+ | A | D+ | B+ | C+ |
5 | 843 | 215,040 | 180 | 130 | 32 | 18 | – | B | C | A | C | B+ | B |
6 | 885 | 487,200[a] | 193 | 134 | 36 | 20 | – | B | C | A | C | A | B+ |
7 | 927 | 420,000 | 206 | 136 | 40 | 22 | 17 | B+ | C+ | A+ | C | A+ | A |
8 | 969 | 594,720 | 219 | 138 | 44 | 24 | 18 | B+ | C+ | A+ | C | A+ | A |
9 | 1011 | 789,600 | 232 | 142 | 46 | 25 | 19 | A | B | A+ | C | A+ | A+ |
10 | 1053 | 1,008,000 | 246 | 146 | 48 | 26 | 20 | A | B | S | C | A+ | S |
11 | 1100 | 2,016,000 | 259 | 150 | 50 | 27 | 21 | A+ | B+ | S | C+ | S | S+ |
12 | 1147 | 1,512,000 | 272 | 154 | 52 | 28 | 22 | S | B+ | S+ | C+ | S+ | S+ |
13 | 1194 | 2,755,200 | 285 | 158 | 54 | 29 | 23 | S | A | S+ | C+ | S+ | S+ |
14 | 1241 | 3,847,200 | 298 | 162 | 56 | 30 | 24 | S+ | A | S+ | B | S+ | S+ |
15 | 1288 | 4,771,200 | 312 | 166 | 60 | 32 | 26 | S+ | A+ | S+ | B | S+ | S+ |
16 | 1351 | 7,156,800 | 323 | 168 | 62 | 33 | 27 | S+ | A+ | S+ | B | S+ | S++ |
17 | 1410 | 8,164,800 | 334 | 170 | 64 | 34 | 28 | S+ | S | S+ | B+ | S+ | S++ |
18 | 1469 | 9,189,600 | 346 | 172 | 66 | 35 | 29 | S+ | S | S+ | A | S+ | S++ |
19 | 1528 | 11,743,200 | 357 | 174 | 68 | 36 | 30 | S++ | S | S++ | A | S+ | S++ |
20 | 1587 | 14,817,600 | 369 | 176 | 72 | 38 | 32 | S++ | S | S++ | A+ | S++ | S++ |
- Part Slots
- At Lv.1, this aircraft carried 22 BODY, 22 ARMS, and 22 MISC part slots. See Tuning § Slot Expansion for further information.
- Nicknames
- Upgrading this aircraft to these levels unlocked the respective nicknames for use at any time.
- Lv.3: Fullback
- Lv.10: Borscht Lover
- Lv.15: Supersonic Platypus
- Lv.20: Super First Class
Skins
- Default: 2-tone blue camouflage
- Event Skin #01: Yellow, brown and green camouflage; awarded to the top 3,000 participants in the "Naval Fleet Assault" Ranking Tournament in October 2014
- Event Skin #02: Light gray body with blue trim, stabilizers and red wing tips. Modeled after the Su-30LL "597 White" technology demonstrator; awarded to the top 1,000 participants in the "Legendary Wyvern" Ranking Tournament in March 2015
Gallery
Hangar view
Ace Combat: Assault Horizon[]
- "This parallel two-seater attack aircraft is the successor to the Su-27. Boasting the best maneuvering performance among attackers, its agile performance is easily comparable to fighters of the same class. It has an increased survival rate because of its strong armor. Its NATO codename is "Fullback". Since it is intended for use in extended attack missions, the rear cockpit is equipped with a bathroom and a makeshift kitchen."
- ― Hangar
How to Unlock
- Available at the start of Hostile Fleet.
Statistics
- Speed: High
- Mobility: High
- Stability: High
- Fire Power: High
- Defense: High
Weapons
Colors
- Color 1: 2-tone blue camouflage
- Color 2: Tan, brown, green camouflage based on Russian Air Force's Su-35 #709
- Color 3: Grey body with blue leading edge and tail wings. Modeled after the Su-30LL "597 White" technology demonstrator.
- Color 4: Su-34 "TEKKEN ALISA & XIAOYU"
Gallery
A Fullback and a MiG-29A Fulcrum
Ace Combat Zero: The Belkan War[]
How to Unlock
- Complete campaign mission 12: The Stage of Apocalypse. It costs 115,000 credits to purchase.
Statistics
- Speed: 63
- Mobility: 67
- Stability: 79
- Defense: 78
- Air-to-Air: 51
- Air-to-Ground: 96
Weapons
Colors
- Standard: Turquoise camouflage.
- Mercenary: Solid turqouise paint.
- Soldier: Brown and drab camouflage pattern.
- Knight: Two-tone white and light blue camouflage.
- Special: Desert brown and green camouflage.
Named pilots
Gallery
Ace Combat 5: The Unsung War[]
How to Unlock
- Fill the Kill Rate Gauge of Su-27 Flanker-B. Costs 21,500 per plane.
Statistics
- Speed: 63
- Mobility: 67
- Stability: 79
- Defense: 78
- Air-to-Air: 51
- Air-to-Ground: 96
Weapons
Colors
- OS: Blue/cyan camouflage.
- RZ: Plain Razgriz black with the emblem on the tails.
- YK: Desert brown and green camouflage.
Gallery
The Su-32, the Su-35 and the Su-37 Terminator.
Trivia[]
- "Su-34" is the aircraft's designation in the Russian Air Force, whereas "Su-32" is the aircraft's designation when exported to other militaries.
- In AC7, when an enemy Su-34 is shot down, the falling debris (e.g. wings etc) will explode on contact with the ground or water.
- In AC7, there is a small error where the first missile is fired from the right wing, but the HUD will show the left missile has been launched.
Footnotes[]
- ↑ Players could use one Nonstandard Upgrade Request Form instead of credits for the Lv.6 upgrade.