Developed for the Soviet Union by Sukhoi, the SU-25 (affectionately dubbed “Frogfoot” by NATO) was built as a ground attack aircraft. Its first flight was on February 22, 1975 to rival the US A-10 Warthog, which premiered three years earlier on May 10, 1972. The plane is currently in service, though it is definitely closer to the end of its service life.
Armament:
2 x 30mm Gryazev-Shipunov GSh-30-2 Autocannon with 250 rounds combined (under nose).
2 x SPPU gun pods with two 23mm Gryazev-Shipunov GSh-23 cannons.
4 x FAB-500 general purpose dumb bombs.
4 x S-24 Rockets.
Several ASO-2V decoy dispensers (chaff and flare).
Controls:
-VTOL for flaps (they help on take off, the gear isn’t the strongest).
-Group 1 to jettison bombs, and for the arresting hook (could have planned that better).
-Group 2 to jettison gun pods.
I’ve linked my blueprints as sort of a bibliography:
https://drawingdatabase.com/sukhoi-su-25/
Now I know someone is thinking “Wait, the SU-25 isn’t carrier based,” and to this, I say “http://militaryanalysis.blogspot.com/2015/07/frogfoot-utg.html”.
Enjoy! =D
Specifications
Spotlights
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General Characteristics
- Created On Windows
- Wingspan 42.4ft (12.9m)
- Length 38.5ft (11.7m)
- Height 14.0ft (4.3m)
- Empty Weight 18,541lbs (8,410kg)
- Loaded Weight 22,416lbs (10,168kg)
Performance
- Power/Weight Ratio 3.007
- Wing Loading 65.5lbs/ft2 (319.8kg/m2)
- Wing Area 342.2ft2 (31.8m2)
- Drag Points 5286
Parts
- Number of Parts 298
- Control Surfaces 9
- Performance Cost 1,446
Your welcome! @IamD
@Strikefighter04 Thanks!
A very good first attempt indeed. @UnitedStankCrafts
You heard of Warhammer 40,000?
Thanks! @UnitedStankCrafts. My first attempt at one.
That's a nice cockpit you've made.