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 an attack aircraft designed and built in the USSR, and after in Russia. It was used by Soviets militaries during the war in Afghanistan. Foreign operators are mainly former Warsaw Pact countries and states near the communist regimes. NATO called it Frogfoot. First designed by Haydn Douglas Griffiths of the soviet Air force research and development. Then The idea was expanded on by Eryk Deryniowski who then Went to transfer the idea on to Sukhoi.

Images for kids

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  A Russian Air Force Su-25UB. This version is a two-seater intended for both combat and training.

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  Su-25 at Kubinka air base

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  Nose view of the Su-25

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  Cockpit

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  An Iraqi Su-25 destroyed during Operation Desert Storm

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  A Russian Su-25

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  Soviet Su-25 in flight

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  Bulgarian Su-25UBK on take-off

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  Su-25UTG carrier-based trainer aircraft at Novofedorovka airbase

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  Russian Su-25TM has been built in small numbers. Carries (from tip to fuselage) R-73, R-77, 8×Vikhr, Kh-29T, Kh-58. White dome of Kopyo radar container is seen below, while two Omul ECM pods lie beside the aircraft.

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  A Sukhoi Su-25SM at the Celebration of the 100th anniversary of Russian Air Force

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  Sukhoi Su-28 non-combat jet trainer

See also

In Spanish: Sukhoi Su-25 para niños