Description

A remarkable iteration of the Su-25 family, the Su-25TM (designated the Su-39 for export purposes) emerged as a product of Sukhoi's relentless pursuit of excellence in ground-attack aircraft design. Debuting in the late 1990s, this formidable aircraft marked a significant advancement over its predecessor, the Su-25. Its evolution was spurred by the lessons learned from conflicts such as the Soviet-Afghan War and the First Chechen War, where the Su-25 played a crucial role. The Su-39's capabilities were a testament to its modernization. Its arsenal featured an impressive array of weaponry, including precision-guided missiles like the Kh-29, Kh-25, and Vikhr, which enabled surgical strikes against both ground and naval targets. The integration of advanced avionics and targeting systems significantly enhanced its accuracy and situational awareness, allowing pilots to operate effectively in complex and dynamic environments. Source

Armaments

• Mercury Targeting Pod (Cosmetic)
  

• 30mm GSh-30-2 autocannons | Twin-barrel autocannon 2x1500 rounds/min
  

• 2x Kh-29TE | TV guided (fire and forget) Air-to-Surface missile with range up to 30km
  

• 2x KAB-500Kr | 500kg TV guided (fire and forget) bomb
  

• 2x S-25L | Laser guided (have to maintain lock) rocket with range up to 10km
  

• 2x R-73 | IR (fire and forget) Air-to-Air missile with range up to 5.5km
  

• 2x R-60M | Lightweight IR (fire and forget) Air-to-Air missile with range up to 4km
  

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Gallery

sorry for unnecessary detailed weapons and performance cost, i couldn't resist the urge to make detailed weapons 🙏
also AG1 to deploy drag chutes
5/12/24