The Su-32 plane is a special-purpose version of the Su-27. Over time there has been some confusion as to the relationship between the Su-32 and Su-34. In 2003 it was reported by Western aviation press that the Russian military adapted the Su-32 designated for the Su-27IB variant. However, by 2007 it seemed established that the Su-32 designator was used for the export version of Su-34. The two-seat Su-32 fighter-bomber is designed for tactical deployment against air, ground and naval targets (including small and mobile targets) on solo and group missions in daytime and at night, under favourable and adverse weather conditions and in a hostile environment with counter-fire and EW counter-measures deployed, as well as for air reconnaissance.