It does not include any other content from the above sites which has not been provided by igor bubin. Rocket accidentally fired by chadian air force su 25 frogfoot nearly hits french ch at ndjamena airport. The sukhoi su 25 western reporting name frogfoot remains the mainstay of russian groundattack regiments. The su 25bm su 25bmk for export is a modified variant of the su 25 frogfoot a capable of towing aerial targets for airtoair and groundtoair gunnery training. The sukhoi frogfoot is one of the latest warplanes in the soviet air arsenal. The su 25 also has a gsh302 30mm gun holding 260 rounds mounted under the nose. The su25ub frogfootb su25ubk for export is the twoseat trainer variant developed as a combat transition trainer for the russian air force. In total, the sukhoi su25 amassed a total of 60,000. Like the a10, the su25 can carry just about any tactical weapon ever produced for soviet aircraft.
The su25bm su25bmk for export is a modified variant of the su25 frogfoota capable of towing aerial targets for airtoair and groundtoair gunnery training. The aircraft can be fitted with ub32a pods for 57mm s5 rockets, b8m1 pods for 80mm s8 rockets, s24 240mm guided rockets and s 25 330mm guided rockets. This model first appeared in 1990 and was a little unusual for monogram in. The sukhoi su25 frogfoot was the soviet air forces first massproduced jet purposely designed for the close air support cas role and was a simple, effective and durable attack aircraft that, by 2012, had seen combat in no fewer than 40 conflicts. The t8 prototype made its first flight on 22 february 1975, but type was comprehensively redesigned before series production was authorised. In total, the sukhoi su 25 amassed a total of 60,000 sorties throughout its service in afghanistan until the soviet withdrawal in february 1989. The designation is confusing, but the su25sm may have been the sm1, and perhaps sm2 is an export version of sm and. I present a comprehensive ai traffic model package for this close air support aircraft. The sukhoi su25 frogfoot was the soviet air forces first. What links here related changes upload file special pages permanent link.
The su 25 and su 28 singleseat, closesupport aircraft, known by the nato reporting name frogfoot. Sukhoi su25 frogfoot models now available to preorder from flying tigers. Sukhoi has attempted to promote alternative su 25 offerings during the run of their wellaccepted su 25. Sukhoi su25 frogfoot appliances 115 photos facebook. It has been downloaded 6 times by fellow modelers from around the world. Simply click on the images below and it will take you through to the model page of your choice.
Underside colors were tamiya german light blue rlm 76 close match from a rattle can, testors fabric tan lacquer for the light tan, and a mix almost the same as sac light green as seen on vietnam b52s for the lighter green. I opted to do the czech frogfoot with the nose art. May 18, 2008 technical information and soviet air force footage of the su25 fighter bomber. Sukhoi su25 frogfoot air vanguard mladenov, alexander, tooby, adam on. The kit includes external fuel tanks for the inboard pylons, r60 aphid missiles for the outboards, and four rocket pods, and two as7 guided missiles. The su25 also has a gsh302 30mm gun holding 260 rounds mounted under the nose. Sukhoi su25 frogfoot, zoukeimura, squadron wings offers.
Sukhoi su25 frogfoot the soviet unions tank buster. About the sukhoi su 25 frogfoot plan this plan is 81. After testing, the aircraft went into series production in 1978 at tbilisi in the soviet republic of. Frogfoot is a singleseat, twinengine jet aircraft developed in the soviet union by the sukhoi design bureau. Sukhoi su25 frogfoot the soviet unions tank buster posted in publications by killian on 01 may 2008 tags. Sukhoi su25 frogfoot aviation safety air crashes watch.
A bulgarian air force su25 frogfoot aircraft taxis past a u. The su25 was produced in quantity, saw combat during the soviet. The su25 dcs flaming cliffs module is on sale in ed eshop. Su25 frogfoot grach rook su39 frogfoot the su25, which is no longer in serial production, made its first flight in 1979. This page was last edited on 1 september 2019, at 22. The su 25tm is a dedicated antitank version based from the su 25. The type is broadly analogous to the us a10 but has been matured into a more sophisticated warplane. Sukhoi su25 frogfoot the soviet unions tank buster let. Sukhoi has attempted to promote alternative su25 offerings during the run of their wellaccepted su25. Frogfoot is a singleseat, twiningine jet aircraft developed in the soviet union bi the sukhoi design bureau. Sukhoi su25 frogfoot, skrynnikov, concord publications, 1994. The su 25r was a failed reconnaissanceminded proposal appearing in 1978 while the su 25u3 would have been a threeseat training platform which proved financially unfeasible in the aftermath of the soviet collapse. The first prototype made its maiden flight on 22 february 1975. The su 25sm3 is an extensively modified version of the su 25.
The aggressive shape and heavy armament of the su 25 make it an interesting and formidable aircraft. Soviet su25 frogfoot aircraft on display at the 38th paris international air and space show in 1989. The aircraft can be fitted with ub32a pods for 57mm s5 rockets, b8m1 pods for 80mm s8 rockets, s24 240mm guided rockets and s25 330mm guided rockets. Click through the available thumbnails to enlarge the. The sukhoi su25 frogfoot is one of the worlds most effective close air support aircraft and is the only true armored attack aircraft still in production. It has been downloaded 12 times by fellow modelers from around the world. The state trials of the aircraft were completed in december 1980 and it became operational in the following year. The designation is confusing, but the su 25sm may have been the sm1, and perhaps sm2 is an export version of sm and. The first aircraft from the unit arrived in afghanistan in the summer of 1981. The sukhoi su 25 frogfoot was the soviet air forces first massproduced jet purposely designed for the close air support cas role and was a simple, effective and durable attack aircraft that, by 2012, had seen combat in no fewer than 40 conflicts. The sukhoi su25 western reporting name frogfoot remains the mainstay of russian groundattack regiments.
It was designed to provide close air support for the soviet ground forces. When the usa launched a new battlefield attack aircraft program whic. Since production began in 1978, the su25 has seen combat in several conflicts, including the soviet war in afghanistan, the iraniraq war, and the russiageorgia war. Layout scheme of a sukhoi su25, a jet aircraft designed to provide close air support for the soviet ground forces and used by various countries. In total, the sukhoi su25 amassed a total of 60,000 sorties throughout its service in afghanistan until the soviet withdrawal in february 1989.
The aggressive shape and heavy armament of the su25 make it an interesting and formidable aircraft. This aircraft was seen at the open day of the czech air base in namest nad oslavou in october 2006. Sep 30, 2004 the sukhoi su 25 frogfoot is one of the worlds most effective close air support aircraft and is the only true armored attack aircraft still in production. The su 25ub frogfoot b su 25ubk for export is the twoseat trainer variant developed as a combat transition trainer for the russian air force. Sukhoi su25 frogfoot osprey air vanguard 9 download. The following hobbymaster and modelyletadel herpa sukhoi su25 frogfoot models are now available to preorder from flying tigers. Sukhoi su 25 frogfoot aviation safety air crashes watch. This model first appeared in 1990 and was a little unusual for monogram in that it had recessed panel lines overall. Su 25 frogfoot in action, stapfer, squadron signal publications, 1992. A su25 aircraft of the czech air force deploying cruciform parachutes. Sukhoi su25 frogfoot soviet archive footage youtube.
This single seat ground attack aircraft is a very durable airplane it is fairly heavily armored and easy to service all service equipment can be stored in a container and transported by the airplane itself. The su25, which is no longer in serial production, made its first flight in 1979. All structured data from the file and property namespaces is available under the creative commons cc0 license. When landing crosswind exceeds 10 ms, it is recommended to disengage the acs autopilot at a radar altitude of not less than 100 m agl to revert to manual. This permission only extends to photos taken by igor bubin at this link, this link, this link, and this link, in addition to files which may be provided via email. In line with the series format, the author covers the development process of. As many as 630 su25 frogfootas were built between 1979 and 1991 at the georgiabased aircraft plant now known as tam tbilisi aircraft manufacturing for the soviet air force, as well as 185 su25ks for export, while no fewer than 70 su25ububk frogfootb twoseaters rolled off the production line at the aviation plant in ulan ude uuap. A su 25 aircraft of the czech air force deploying cruciform parachutes.
This single seat ground attack aircraft is a very durable airplane. It is designed as a closein air support or ground attack aircraft very similar in concept to the u. Technical information and soviet air force footage of the su25 fighter bomber. Files are available under licenses specified on their description page. Sep 17, 20 as many as 630 su 25 frogfoot as were built between 1979 and 1991 at the georgiabased aircraft plant now known as tam tbilisi aircraft manufacturing for the soviet air force, as well as 185 su 25ks for export, while no fewer than 70 su 25ububk frogfoot b twoseaters rolled off the production line at the aviation plant in ulan ude uuap. The first combat su25 unit to be formed was the 200th independent attack squadron oshae based out of sitalchai in soviet azerbaijan. The su25 and su28 singleseat, closesupport aircraft, known by the nato reporting name frogfoot. Dec 12, 2019 su25 frogfoot grach rook su39 frogfoot.
Rocket accidentally fired by chadian air force su25 frogfoot nearly hits french ch at ndjamena airport. The su25r was a failed reconnaissanceminded proposal appearing in 1978 while the su25u3 would have been a threeseat training platform which proved financially unfeasible in. This file comes from the igor bubin collection and is ed. Here is the sukhoi su 25 frogfoot modelers online reference onestop resource for photos, kits, details, and references. Despite these absences, it is still a respectable example of the su25k type. Su25 frogfoot in action, stapfer, squadron signal publications, 1992. The sukhoi su25 grach is a singleseat, twinengine jet aircraft developed in the soviet union. Picture of sukhoi su25 frogfoot first spotted by us spy satellites in the late 1970s the sukhoi frogfoot as it is called in the west is the russian equivalent of the american a10 warthog, although lighter, more compact and less heavily armoured than the a10.
Sukhoi su 25 frogfoot, skrynnikov, concord publications, 1994. Choose a print and ebook format above and get 25% off both. The su25tm is a dedicated antitank version based from the su25. Sukhoi su25 grach frogfoot images gallery detailing the closeair support cas ground attack aircraft below are images of the sukhoi su25 grach frogfoot closeair support cas ground attack aircraft. Frogfoot is a singleseat, twinengine jet aircraft developed in the soviet union by sukhoi. Some 630 su25s were built between 1979 and 1991, as well as 185 export su25ks, 70 su25ububk frogfootb twoseaters that rolled off the. Like the a10, the su 25 can carry just about any tactical weapon ever produced for soviet aircraft. Click through the available thumbnails to enlarge the images. The su25sm3 is an extensively modified version of the su25. Here is the sukhoi su25 frogfoot modelers online reference onestop resource for photos, kits, details, and references.
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