Su-34 In War Thunder : A Basic Review

[@austinkloety1101]

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="70">1:10</a> "slowed to a snails pace" *warthunder music intensifies

[@evanwiger]

Couldn't have been intentional

[@testing5477]

Advanced Australia starts playing and you cant stop it

[@surviainen6979]

The best thing about this plane is that the pilots can take a shit during the flight.

[@PaiSAMSEN]

Not really, that's a myth. There's a urine collector and flask heater on board, which is quite luxurious for a jet that size, but not a full toilet facility or kitchen like what's circulated on internet.

[@BlackWolf9988]

One important thing a lot of people forget to mention is that the su34 DOES get thermals. If you equip the KH-38MT and switch to the TV screen you can use thermals on it due to the integrated thermals on the missile itself.

[@snarkan4412]

The platypus!! What a lovely chonky bird this thing is. I don't play high tier for moral and mental health reasons, but the SU34 is a delight to see in the game. Also, on-board bathroom.

[@Oliepolie]

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="376">6:16</a> look at that speed bleed holy crap 1300kph down to 900 in that little turn, while diving!

[@derboss.]

One thing is triggering me in this game. Why are all liveries so pale? This Su-34 should be almost black not grey.

[@Sundownnnn]

Exactly, the baltic camo is so lacklustre, I was hoping to see the red soviet roundels contrast on the straight black of the fuselage.

[@mizore2190]

From a quick image search, it seems that this particular livery varies quite a bit. I see some aircraft in this medium grey and others in matte black. That said, more than a few of the grey ones look rather weathered, so it may just be that the paint is faded.

[@StalkingGrizzly]

Another thing to mention, the GPS bombs it gets, UPAB-500B and UPAB 1500B along with the Grom 2, all entered service around 2019 making them probably the most modern munitions we have in game as well

[@sergarlantyrell7847]

I love the mini bomber cockpit grafted onto a fighter. For that alone, it's my favourite variant of the Su-27 family.

[@raketny_hvost]

"suhoi realized that they had great airframe on their hands..." Gajin: hah, GAAAAAIIIIIIII

[@noobhue1997]

So real

[@Alemikkola]

I mean the amazing performance is achieved only with 1/4 fuel and no armaments. So Russians can show off, but reality is dissapointing. Fun fact, that’s basically the opposite of what west does.

[@thetopestofneps8040]

Damn, what a way to start the day! Thanks Tim!

[@superJ1047]

the su34 does not have an air brake because it is an air brake with 2 engines

[@konst915]

yeah its unbelievable how shit this jet is compared to the other top tier jets....only good for cas in ground rb but if you dont play that well tough shit you are assed

[@theeradicator110]

Hey Tim, the Kh-38MT is IR guided, not TV guided, small mistake but overall a great video!

[@TimsVariety]

Whoops. Ah well, I'm sure at least 200 people will post a comment letting me know. :-)

[@theeradicator110]

@@TimsVariety in what branch do you think the F/A-18C Hornet will be added? I think it can only go after the AV-8B+ in the naval strike fighter line, instead of after the F-15E

[@VIT-ey8wo]

​@@theeradicator110 after the F14, most likely.

[@theeradicator110]

@@VIT-ey8wo that doesn't make sense, the F-14D will come after the B model, and no one really plays the naval strike line, so the F/A-18 will boost its popularity

[@explosivecommando9100]

​@@theeradicator110 look at F-15E.

[@su-57_]

People saying the su-34 is 10 years old when its actually almost 35 years old lmao

[@ICECAPPEDSKY]

Entered service in 2014 so in practical terms it is 10 years old even though development was the 90’s. Its age in service is what’s being talked about.

[@razvy6949]

Always a surprise to see you've uploaded, and what a good one! 👍👍👍

[@testing5477]

Why does his voice sound so good for explaining things

[@TimsVariety]

I'm a politician - well practiced in public speaking, and a master-rated Aerospace Education Officer with the Civil Air Patrol. Its kindof my thing. ;-)

[@RayMears82-s7g]

Good review, thank you - I didn’t realise the Fullback doesn’t have an air-brake(!)

[@WldntULike2Know]

It does, it’s in the tail boom and deploys upwards. Idk why gaijin didn’t model it.

[@Professor_Ramen]

Gotta love tims vids

[@arturouteiro2102]

Yeah, Tim video to wake up

[@komsomolac]

Thank you for making this video, mate! The Su-34 is my favorite contemporary airplane-I absolutely love it. I've been waiting a long time to see it featured in a simulator game. Although I still have a long, long grind ahead to unlock it in War Thunder, it’s great to finally have something exciting to strive for. Regarding the rear-facing radar, there was a lot of discussion about it on the internet in the 2000s, back when the aircraft was still not operational. However, as far as I recall, most of it was just baseless speculation from Russian fanboys who wanted the Su-34 to be something it wasn’t. There were never any real intentions of integrating such a feature into the aircraft.

[@Янус_Ырт]

It got integrated on Su-57 IIRC, so maybe the works were done but it was deemed unnecessary, but the RnD progress transfered onto the newer platform

[@TimsVariety]

I've seen some pictures of the radar set fitted in the tail, with the cover off, and a few US DOD publications reference it, but all mentions of it seem to have vanished after about 2002 so as I mentioned, my gut tells me they tried it out on a few of the early ones but didn't include it as standard.

[@komsomolac]

@@TimsVariety I remember some Russian sources dismissing those allegations, but you are right. It was a long, long time ago. Either way, this airplane is beautiful and I believe a pleasure to fly.

[@mrsteel250]

@@TimsVarietyI didn’t see what source if any was referenced on wiki but I recall it saying it wasn’t standard until Su-34M

[@airlightshockZOV]

The dome for the tail radar exists, however a radar is only there on the «M» variant, which gets a shit tone of upgrades

[@airlightshockZOV]

So with the tail radar, thats only on the Su-34M which also gets an HMD

[@BleedingUranium]

Thanks for another great review! I don't play at high BRs, but I've always loved the Su-34, such a cool looking jet! (I have a huge soft spot for side-by-side seat combat aircraft)

[@norske_ow3440]

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="180">3:00</a> I was only half paying attention, and my brain heard “see through L band detection” 😂

[@Monkey_Spunk]

This is the best thing I ever saw.

[@swtpnkckie]

for states regarding planes and fuel consumption i would recommend using wtrti (war thunder real time information)

[@Abigail_Nikolaeva]

Its surprisingly good. I somehow won a 2v1 dogfight against an f14 and f15, got an r73 offbore shot on the f14 and gunned down the f15

[@lucky7th331]

Fullback, aaaall the back

[@jovanni_orb5116]

Look forward to your videos

[@RogueRail]

When I saw the canards the update trailer, I thought we were going to get a SU30 or 33

[@Chilliestjoker]

I enjoy using this plane as an awacs sitting behind my main team

[@sunkencartoon77]

I’m still kinda sad that they decided to not add the grom 1 they would be a blast to use

[@janusz4156]

Star of Ace Combat series. 35 years of Su-34 "Fullback" in 2025.

[@Professor_Ramen]

The reason is there won't be a counter to them and they would ruin toptier to deeper rock bottom that it is

[@ChaosKoda]

It not having an HMD heavily restricts the R-73s capabilities

[@bakomusha]

The Fullback is my favorite Sov Jet! I'm disappointed that due to a combination of things it's actual performance in combat as been sub par.

[@m3chgeek470]

You know I've always liked the looks of the Russian Jets and I think the looks of this one is pretty nice with the Kennards

[@DrZhark]

Please Tim tell me what we get in War Thunder is the...

[@captainRcornelius]

What radar mode should be using when using the R77/R73’s. ACM hasn’t been working well for me maybe I just suck

[@charlieharris2864]

So it's a little bit heavy and the maneuverability isn't all that good, we'll all of those things I kind of expected anyway do to it being well not a fighter but a tactical bomber I would say, but really I'll just use it for ground attack so really I'll just get in Bond the target just get the hell out of there, but anyway love the review on the su-34 Fullback

[@PaiSAMSEN]

The jet is so derpy looking I wish we could add googly eyes to the cockpit window.

[@aaronho1914]

What about the toilet onboard😢😂

[@TimsVariety]

It exists, but sadly you can't do a waste dump to supplement chaff and flares.

[@angoankhachai9333]

Imagine being an F-16 pilot intercepting a Su-34 and the mf just literally takes a shit on your cockpit

[@DrClef_1]

The only people who think this plane looks ugly are the same people who look at the front of F16 and go "this looks great" while looking at a r#$%ded smile

[@GNOLXOEKIM]

Does not having an air brake combined with a heavier airframe get in the way in any way outside of landing this aircraft?

[@TimsVariety]

Not as much as I expected, since it can slow down pretty easily without an airbrake.

[@goliath3413]

yes it does. mainly in sim and with the current bug where you cant use flares or a-a weapons if you're above mach it really hinders it

[@vl672]

strange thing- they included Su-34 earlier then Su-30... well i get take about balance, but sometimes i just don`t understand, why snails choose later variants of vehicles first, like BTR-82 and not BTR-60

[@ZLEEP2324]

Hopefully su30 for next update

[@sotilaskarkuri]

@@ZLEEP2324 i would rather see Mig-31 than another flanker variant.

[@jerichostevens2711]

we want the eurofighter!

[@Sniper5875]

ill never not hear hlc's 22 when canards are mentioned

[@gansior4744]

Its crazy to me that this plane is younger than both F-22 and F-35. This jet would be okay if it came out in like late 80's

[@nik4091]

Its a 90s plane bro

[@raygunreagan2274]

Well seeing how it’s not a air superiority fighter and is never used in that roll every time it goes on a mission it’s escorted by su35s it’s just fine in todays combat situations

[@Янус_Ырт]

Bro deliberately spreading misinformation on the internet:

[@gnaruto7769]

​@@Янус_Ырт F-35 literally is 5 years older than Su-34.

[@GNOLXOEKIM]

He literally says initial development took place in the early 90s. Use your brain

[@IceGuadian]

would like to see you review the new viggen

[@TimsVariety]

I'll get to it eventually

[@albertpietrosanu2667]

I think these is perfect plane for simulator.

[@lunaxyzi]

Can you do f-5c next

[@0Ploxx]

Tim’s Variety, please How the hell do I use the MiG-21F-13 I’m suffering We require your guidance

[@angryburg]

You don't MiG-19 is a much better plane

[@TimsVariety]

I'll get to it eventually.

[@0Ploxx]

@@angryburg it is I dont care however

[@Nero-Caesar]

Why no fab glide bombs my dreams or role-playing as a zoldat is over 😔

[@SourYogurt09]

Attack the d point?

[@mysticaltenderman749]

8 r77s, gajin and balance do not go hand in hand

[@alvarovillatoro5187]

Israeli F15 E when?

[@garysharman3981]

Until they get rid of phoenix missiles top tier is pointless

[@RoDe_1337]

The rear facing radar was put into all su34 to act as a hmd replacement...su34 never had hmd and it was really bad for pilots..rear facing radar drastically hepled the craft locking targets behind up or below the craft amd then by switching missiles to IR tracking it could slap radar and IR missiles at those targets as well...gaijin said they are aware it should have it but they said it would be too op...shitty excuse they say ti everything russian...so yeah it IS MISSING the 2nd radar

[@TimsVariety]

I'll let you argue it out with all the folks who say it absolutely NEVER had the second radar, and I'm wrong to mention that even a few early prototypes had it.

[@RoDe_1337]

@TimsVariety well by simple googling I found that some had it other say it was tested but no sources can 100% claim it uses it...nevertheless we have yak141 which is obviously a prototype with no guns uses irl so realism is really out of the question for some years now...tho I agree it may never used it, I only was typing that because of the sources that claimed it did

[@PerfectedVenus_Monsoon]

I like how people were more worried about the Grom-1 and not the fact it carries 6 Kh-38s. Grom-1 is a simple fix: reduce the rewards from bases so there is no incentive to bring them in air rb.

[@XxEarlofSwirlxX]

This plane is poison for CAS.

[@ISO-420]

My channel needs to blow up fr

[@ilejovcevski79]

A duck!!!

[@PalexHorse]

Rn this and the ka50 make top tier unplayable as any other nation, ground rb is just glorified air rb

[@Taxxxic]

F15 Overrated Russian Bias Understated Long have we awaited... Su-34 Activated!

[@annguyenlehoang7779]

dont grind for Su-34 . grind for F-15E quick . that thing is a monster . no point of playing any other jet than USA

[@Wombat343]

Bruh thats your own opinion, why not play both ? I have multiple nations why limit your self to one

[@annguyenlehoang7779]

@@Wombat343 it only fun when u win and shot down many enemy . other jet suck compare to USA . would rather win than become a loser .

[@Trojanponey]

I hate to say it but you're l right. US top tier is so dominant that you really don't need anyone else.

[@annguyenlehoang7779]

@@Wombat343 because every other nation suck and i would rather have many win chance than just being extra NPC target for other people .

[@lilcj2014]

F15e is getting nerfed soon. It isn't russian so it'll get nerfed with a month

[@1-2-3_dwe]

m🥰

[@xeno1551]

vlady daddy plane

[@GenFalcon]

Russian planes OP all day Jesus wept,. no reason to touch rank 8 unless you are russian

[@DukusOctaviosthe8th]

BS bru I'm Russia main we have bad tanks,bad jets for PvP and if U are complaining it's just skill

[@shikikanaz4624]

figured russia has one of the best CAS options combined with the best SPAA. other nations dont stand a chance besides maybe USA with its f15e being able to spam those small bombs to confuse the pantsir. aside from that, other nations suffer

[@sweJEverywhere]

American mains always cry about Russian CAS, thats why grom 1 was removed.

[@nikolaideianov5092]

​@@sweJEverywherenope It was removed becose it would have been a VERY easy way of grinding in sim Do you seriasly think gaijin would allow players to grind that easly? Like it or not its removal had noting to do with ground, the real reason was air sim And if what you are saying is correct then how is the kh38 in game still? Many tines more have complained about the kh38 then the grom 1

[@sotilaskarkuri]

remind me again how long did F-16s drop paveways from the stratosphere with no way to counter it? you people only cry when something is better than what you have.

[@nikolaideianov5092]

@@sotilaskarkuri becoss it never happend? The pansir was inthroduced 5 months before the f16c which is the only us f16 that can carrie paveways Unlike russia which even now has agms that no nation can counter And the best aa by a wide margin For the longest time the strela was at 9.3 When did you complaine about that? You didnt becose you like when only your nation has the best stuff and complaine when it doesnt

[@sotilaskarkuri]

@@nikolaideianov5092 kiddo i play more than one country. maybe you didnt play the game at all or just were blind as a bat but F-16s were a fucking problem back then. and what about strela when other nations also had their IR SPAA about there. also every nation has AGMs that outrange all SPAA. its literally skill issue if you dont know how to deal with pantsir. i know how and i dont complain becuase its easy. stop flying straight and spamming chaff, it wont help with getting shot down

[@Rockefeller.69]

Whats the backstory on your channel logo's heraldry? @TimsVariety

[@TimsVariety]

If I gave too much of that, it would be enough to doxx me pretty easily.

[@Rockefeller.69]

@@TimsVariety Fair enough! I was just wondering if the lion comes from galacia. No worries!