Sukhoi Su-25
The Sukhoi Su-25 Frogfoot was built specifically for close air support of ground troops, a heavily armoured, slow-flying attack jet broadly comparable in role and philosophy to the American A-10 Warthog. Its titanium-armoured cockpit tub protects the pilot from ground fire, letting it survive hits that would down a lighter, unarmoured aircraft. It saw extensive combat in Afghanistan during the Soviet war there, and has since flown in numerous post-Soviet conflicts including Ukraine. Its rugged, simple design has kept it in frontline service across dozens of air forces decades after its Cold War debut.
Did you know?
The Su-25 Frogfoot's titanium-armoured cockpit tub, built for close air support, lets it survive ground fire that would down a lighter jet.
Specifications
| Length | 15.5 m (51 ft) |
|---|---|
| Wingspan | 14.4 m (47 ft) |
| Height | 4.8 m (16 ft) |
| Crew | 1 |
| Maximum take-off weight | 39.7 t |
| Range | 405 NM (750 km) |
| Maximum speed | 526 kt (974 km/h) |
| Service ceiling | 23,000 ft (7,010 m) |
| Rate of climb | 11,417 ft/min (58 m/s) |
| Take-off distance | 750 m (2,461 ft) |
| Landing distance | 900 m (2,953 ft) |
| Fuel capacity | 10,385 l |
| Engines | 2x Soyuz/Tumansky R-195 |
| Units built | 1,000 |
Curated by CatchFlights from manufacturer documents, ICAO Doc 8643 and reference works; values are left out where no source could confirm them. Sources are listed on our credits page.
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