Ukrainian Su-24 bombers have pylons from British Tornado aircraft, allowing them to carry Storm Shadow missiles
We have written more than once that Ukraine is using Su-24 bombers to launch British Storm Shadow missiles. Now more details about the modification of the planes have appeared on the internet.
Here's What We Know
Ukrainian bombers have been fitted with pylons of decommissioned British Panavia Tornado jets. This was revealed by analyst @Osinttechnical. Judging by the photos, parts of the Tornado pylon were installed on a stock Su-24 pylon. The Storm Shadow missile is then hung from this structure.
It has been brought to my attention that the weapons pylon adapter for the Ukrainian Su-24 Storm Shadow has been borrowed from an out of service RAF Tornado.
- OSINTtechnical (@Osinttechnical) July 2, 2023
Yes, there are (parts of) RAF Tornadoes launching Storm Shadow over Ukraine. https://t.co/IQCSeB8NyM
By the way, Ukraine has modified not only Su-24 bombers, but also Su-27 fighters. They are capable of carrying AGM-88 HARM anti-radar missiles.
Source: @Osinttechnical
