SU-24

[Robert LeBlanc]

Researched SU-34 P&P for three weeks. Who makes it, who carries it, what the stats are and I followed this everywhere I could. This is an amazing sweet jet that flies just like the Mirage 4000 (remember that jet?).
This is a plane of high quality with not one person I could check reviews said anything bad. This would be a top seller and the price point is just right. I would like to own two of them. Smooth Wings putting my two cents in.

[Robert LeBlanc]

SU-34

Sorry! Last post meant to say Freewing Su-34 fullback, twin 64mm thrust vectoring jet, w/ retracts. Awesome piece of machinery well built by Freewing and at the right price point. Love this plane just like the Raptor F-22. "Smooth Wings".

[CT]

RE: SU-24

Sorry! Last post meant to say Freewing Su-34 fullback, twin 64mm thrust vectoring jet, w/ retracts. Awesome piece of machinery well built by Freewing and at the right price point. Love this plane just like the Raptor F-22. "Smooth Wings".

I have yet to start the build on mine. You're right, the reviews are very positive and if it flies similar to the twin 64 A-10 will be an absolute hit. The only drawback I see is the servo operated gear, will see how durable they are. I recall somewhere MRC stated they would not carry any birds regardless of Mfg. if they are not servoless retracts due to reliability reasons. My experience with servo operated gear is not good so well see.
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[Tom]

RE: SU-24

We've tested the SU-34 many times and unfortunately with one semi hard landing the servo operated retracts blow apart into about 10 pieces. Freewing does not have the room to modify the mold to add modern servoless retracts so the SU-34 is pretty much stuck in time with old technology. If you have a smooth runway and good landings, you should be ok.

[Robert LeBlanc]

RE: SU-24

Tom:
Thank you very much for that information. It is valuable in making decisions on which aircraft to purchase and from whom. Since I fly from flat tar only I will make the purchase anyway and deal with the retracts in my own way. I still want that plane for my collection. Your response is most welcome and I intended to do all my purchases with Motion RC. because of your customer service. Thank you, Robert. "Smooth Wings"

[skalitnik33]

Does anyone know how and where to buy su 34 in nowadays ?

[tab28682]

Does anyone know how and where to buy su 34 in nowadays ?

My understanding is that it is now out of production action and no longer available.

i had one when they were new and really enjoyed it. The gear was definitely a little weak and mine needed strut replacements after about 50-60 flights off pavement and smooth short grass.

i bought a spare PnP kit when Banana Hobby was closing them out for about $150-160, a real bargain. I still have it stashed back for a rainy day.

Somewhere, I found a servoless retract replacement for the main gear that would bolt in where the mechanical retract mounted in the model.

[skalitnik33]

Hey man!

This is actually pretty funny — I was going through this old thread again and realized that you were the one who replied to my post back in 2024 about finding a Freewing SU-34.

You mentioned that you had bought a spare PNP kit when Banana Hobby was clearing them out and that you still had it stashed away for a rainy day.

Well… almost two years later, I’m STILL looking for one. 😂 I’ve searched all over the US and even overseas trying to find a clean original SU-34 with the factory thrust-vectoring setup.

So I figured I might as well ask you directly:

Do you still have that spare SU-34? And is there any chance I could convince you to let it go?

If it’s still new/unbuilt or in really nice condition, I’d be willing to offer you $500 for it, plus I would cover shipping to me.

I know you probably weren’t planning on selling it, but considering you originally picked it up for around $150–160, I thought $500 might make it worth pulling it out of its hiding place. 😁

I’ve been hunting for this airplane for a ridiculously long time, so it would definitely be going to someone who genuinely wants and appreciates it.

If you still have it, let me know what you think!

Thanks,
Alex