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Su-25 Frogfoot
Sukhoi · USSR
Entering service in 1981, the Su-25 was built for the mud and blood of the front lines. Its cockpit is a titanium "armored tub," and its engines can run on almost any fuel available in the field, including diesel. It proved essential for mountain warfare in Afghanistan.
Technical Specifications
| First Flight | 1981 |
|---|---|
| Max Speed | 975 km/h |
| Range | 1,000 km |
| Ceiling | 7,000 m |
| Engines | 2x Tumansky R-95Sh turbojets |
Armament & Payload
1x 30mm GSh-30-2 cannon; 4,000 kg of rockets, bombs, and laser-guided missiles.