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The Soviet Union wasn’t the only user of the Su-24.  The following countries also made use of it – including many still to this day:

India:
In 1988, India negotiated to purchase an Orel II Class carrier from the Soviet Union.  This Carrier, the INS Viraat.  This also operates a similar compliment of aircraft to the Soviet carriers.



China:
In a similar manner to India, China PLAN also acquired a pair of Orel II Class carriers from the Soviet Union.  The first of these, Zheng He, was delivered in 1989 whilst the second, Zhou Man arrived in 1991.  Both were equipped with similar airwings to the Soviet carriers.
The Chinese PLAAF also acquired a large number of Su-24Ms and also produced some under license as the JH-8.




Vietnam:
In 1990, the VPAF acquired a batch of 8 Su-24Ms.  This was followed 4 years later by a second batch of 14 aircraft.



Syria:
In 1992, Syria acquired 18 Su-24Ms.  They also acquired 14 Su-24KPs but operated these from land bases.




Regards,

Greg

Empty Handed:
Some really inspired work here!  :on-fire:

M.A.D:
Loved this 'Backstory'!!
Loved these profiles!!

Could never work out why India never operated such a dedicated strike platform like the Fencer  :-\
They had the political and military want, need and desire!
They were prepared to spend the money!
The Soviet's were willing to sell them everything and anything in their Order of Battle!!

Great job gents!!

M.A.D

Rafael:
Damn, Damn, Damn, Damn, Damn!!!! ;D :icon_surprised: :o

I have only one Su-24 Kit!
How am I s'possed to....?

GaryF:
 Excellent!

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