Sukhoi Su-25 facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Sukhoi Su-25
Russian's Sukhoi Su-25.
Role	Attack aircraft.
National origin	USSR
Manufacturer	Sukhoi
First flight	1975
Introduction	1981
Status	Active
Primary user	Soviet Air Force.
Produced	1979-present.
Number built	more than 1020 examples

The Sukhoi Su-25 is a special kind of airplane called an attack aircraft. It was first designed and built in the USSR. Later, it was also made in Russia.

This plane is made to attack targets on the ground. It was used by the Soviet military during the war in Afghanistan. Many other countries also use the Su-25. These countries were often part of the Warsaw Pact or had close ties to communist governments.

The military alliance NATO gave this plane the nickname Frogfoot. The first ideas for this aircraft came from Haydn Douglas Griffiths of the Soviet Air Force. Eryk Deryniowski then helped expand on the idea. Finally, the Sukhoi company developed and built the plane.

Images for kids

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  A Russian Air Force Su-25UB. This version has two seats for both fighting and training.

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  A Su-25 at Kubinka air base.

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  A close-up view of the Su-25's nose.

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  Inside the cockpit of a Su-25.

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  An Iraqi Su-25 that was destroyed during Operation Desert Storm.

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  A Russian Su-25 in flight.

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  An early model Soviet Su-25 flying.

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  A Bulgarian Su-25UBK taking off.

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  A Su-25UTG, a trainer aircraft for aircraft carriers, at Novofedorovka airbase.

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  Only a few Russian Su-25TM planes have been built. It can carry many different weapons.

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  A Sukhoi Su-25SM during the 100th anniversary celebration of the Russian Air Force.

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  The Sukhoi Su-28, which is a non-combat jet trainer.

See also

In Spanish: Sukhoi Su-25 para niños