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True scale
Side by side. From every angle. A human reference for perspective.
3.36 MB · Loads when you open it| Model | Length | Width / span | Height |
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| Su-25 Frogfoot | ≈ 15.53 m | ≈ 14.36 m (Wingspan) | ≈ 4.8 m |
| Sukhoi Su-25 | ≈ 15.53 m | ≈ 14.36 m (Wingspan) | ≈ 4.8 m |
Scaled uniformly to the sourced length of 15.53 m. The shape was turned square to the axes; the height was fitted to the sourced 4.8 m; the width was fitted to the sourced 14.36 m wingspan. Not an official model or a measured survey.
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Scaled uniformly to the sourced length of 15.53 m. The height was fitted to the sourced 4.8 m; the width was fitted to the sourced 14.36 m wingspan. Not an official model or a measured survey.
ForceTally · All rights reserved
The human reference is a generic 1.75 m figure. Models describe external size, not combat performance.
Measured figures
Su-25/Su-25K, late production · including nose probe
Single source15.53 m (50 ft 11 in) (including nose probe)[source]
Su-25/Su-25K, late production · including nose probe
Configuration
| Specification | Su-25 Frogfoot | Sukhoi Su-25 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Attack aircraft / close air support[source] | Attack aircraft / close air support[source] |
| National origin | Soviet Union / Russia / Georgia[source] | Soviet Union / Russia / Georgia[source] |
| Designer | Sukhoi[source] | Sukhoi[source] |
| Built by | TAM Management Tbilisi Aircraft Manufacturing Ulan-Ude Aviation Plant[source] | TAM Management Tbilisi Aircraft Manufacturing Ulan-Ude Aviation Plant |
15.53 m (50 ft 11 in) (including nose probe)[source]
Empty; Su-25/Su-25K, late production · Empty weight
Single sourceGross; Su-25/Su-25K, late production · Gross weight
Single sourceMaximum take-off; Su-25/Su-25K, late production · Max takeoff weight
Single source9,800 kg (21,605 lb)[source]
14,600 kg (32,187 lb)[source]
19,300 kg (42,549 lb)[source]
Empty; Su-25/Su-25K, late production · Empty weight
Single sourceGross; Su-25/Su-25K, late production · Gross weight
Single sourceSu-25/Su-25K, late production · at sea level with 4,400 kg (9,700 lb) of ordnance and two external fuel tanks
Single source750 km (470 mi, 400 nmi) at sea level with 4,400 kg (9,700 lb) of ordnance and two external fuel tanks[source]
Su-25/Su-25K, late production · at sea level with 4,400 kg (9,700 lb) of ordnance and two external fuel tanks
Single source750 km (470 mi, 400 nmi) at sea level with 4,400 kg (9,700 lb) of ordnance and two external fuel tanks[source]
Su-25/Su-25K, late production · 2 × Soyuz/Tumansky R-195 turbojet engine thrust each
Single source2 × Soyuz/Tumansky R-195 turbojet engine, 44.18 kN (9,930 lbf) thrust each[source]
Su-25/Su-25K, late production · 2 × Soyuz/Tumansky R-195 turbojet engine thrust each
Single source2 × Soyuz/Tumansky R-195 turbojet engine, 44.18 kN (9,930 lbf) thrust each[source]
Bars compare reported quantities only. A larger figure does not make a system better; configurations and test conditions differ.
| Status | In service[source] | In service[source] |
|---|
| Primary users | Russian Aerospace Forces Ukrainian Air Force Korean People's Army Air Force Peruvian Air Force See Operators for others[source] | Russian Aerospace Forces Ukrainian Air Force Korean People's Army Air Force Peruvian Air Force See Operators for others[source] |
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| Number built | Over 1,000[source] | Over 1,000[source] |
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| Manufactured | 1978–2017[source] | 1978–2017[source] |
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| Introduction date | 19 July 1981[source] | 19 July 1981[source] |
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| First flight | 22 February 1975 ( 1975-02-22 )[source] | 22 February 1975 ( 1975-02-22 )[source] |
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| Variant | Sukhoi Su-28[source] | Sukhoi Su-28[source] |
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| Fuel capacity | 3,200 L (850 US gal; 700 imp gal)[source] | 3,200 L (850 US gal; 700 imp gal)[source] |
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| Guns | 1 × 30 mm Gryazev-Shipunov GSh-30-2 autocannon with 250 rounds SPPU-22 gun pods for 2 × 23 mm Gryazev-Shipunov GSh-23 autocannons with 260 rounds[source] | 1 × 30 mm Gryazev-Shipunov GSh-30-2 autocannon with 250 rounds SPPU-22 gun pods for 2 × 23 mm Gryazev-Shipunov GSh-23 autocannons with 260 rounds[source] |
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| Hardpoints | 11 hardpoints with a capacity of up to 4,000 kg (8,800 lb) of stores, with provisions to carry combinations of: Rockets: UB-16 rocket pods for S-5 rockets UB-32 A rocket pods for S-5 rockets B-8M 1 rocket pods for S-8 rockets S-24 S-25 Missiles: Air-to-air missiles : K-13 A R-60 R-73 E Air-to-surface missiles : Kh-23 Kh-25 ML Kh-29 L 9K121 Vikhr Kh-38 (Su-25SM3) Anti-radiation missiles : Kh-28 Bombs: BETAB-500 concrete-penetrating bomb FAB-250 general-purpose bomb FAB-500 GP bomb FAN-500 bomb KAB-500KR TV-guided bomb ZAB-500 incendiary bomb Other: ASO-2V decoy dispensers (chaff and flare): Su-25s in Syria have been pictured with four rows of ASO-2V decoy dispensers (chaff and flare) along the tailcone's upper surface aft of the vertical stabiliser. Geran-5 drone[source] | 11 hardpoints with a capacity of up to 4,000 kg (8,800 lb) of stores, with provisions to carry combinations of: Rockets: UB-16 rocket pods for S-5 rockets UB-32 A rocket pods for S-5 rockets B-8M 1 rocket pods for S-8 rockets S-24 S-25 Missiles: Air-to-air missiles : K-13 A R-60 R-73 E Air-to-surface missiles : Kh-23 Kh-25 ML Kh-29 L 9K121 Vikhr Kh-38 (Su-25SM3) Anti-radiation missiles : Kh-28 Bombs: BETAB-500 concrete-penetrating bomb FAB-250 general-purpose bomb FAB-500 GP bomb FAN-500 bomb KAB-500KR TV-guided bomb ZAB-500 incendiary bomb Other: ASO-2V decoy dispensers (chaff and flare): Su-25s in Syria have been pictured with four rows of ASO-2V decoy dispensers (chaff and flare) along the tailcone's upper surface aft of the vertical stabiliser. Geran-5 drone[source] |
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| 1 | SPM-17A cannon[source] | SPM-17A cannon[source] |
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| 2 | Air brakes[source] | Air brakes[source] |
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| 3 | Electronic countermeasures[source] | Electronic countermeasures[source] |
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| 4 | Laser Station Maple-PS[source] | Laser Station Maple-PS[source] |
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| 5 | Avionics[source] | Avionics[source] |
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| 6 | Identification friend or foe system[source] | Identification friend or foe system[source] |
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| 7 | Pitot tube[source] | Pitot tube[source] |
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| 8 | Drogue parachute[source] | Drogue parachute[source] |
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| 9 | Fuel tanks[source] | Fuel tanks[source] |
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| 10 | Main landing gear[source] | Main landing gear[source] |
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| 11 | K-36L ejection seat[source] | K-36L ejection seat[source] |
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| 12 | Bulletproof glass[source] | Bulletproof glass[source] |
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| 13 | Periscope[source] | Periscope[source] |
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| 14 | Turbojet[source] | Turbojet[source] |
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| 15 | Air intake[source] | Air intake[source] |
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| 16 | RSBN Short Range Navigation System[source] | RSBN Short Range Navigation System[source] |
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| 17 | PA-7 Pitot tube[source] | PA-7 Pitot tube[source] |
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| 18 | Front landing gear[source] | Front landing gear[source] |
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| 19 | Canopy[source] | Canopy[source] |
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| 20 | TSA-17 Sight[source] | TSA-17 Sight[source] |
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| 21 | Hinged ladder[source] | Hinged ladder[source] |
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| 22 | Longeron[source] | Longeron[source] |
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| 23 | Flaps[source] | Flaps[source] |
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| 24 | Leading edge slats[source] | Leading edge slats[source] |
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| 25 | Empennage, including rudder[source] | Empennage, including rudder[source] |
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| 26 | Aileron[source] | Aileron[source] |
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| 27 | ASO-2V infrared countermeasures[source] | ASO-2V infrared countermeasures[source] |
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| 28 | SPO-15 radar warning receiver[source] | SPO-15 radar warning receiver[source] |
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| 29 | Tail flaps[source] | Tail flaps[source] |
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| 30 | CDD-25 hardpoints[source] | CDD-25 hardpoints[source] |
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| 31 | AAP-60 Starter engines[source] | AAP-60 Starter engines[source] |
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| g limits | + 6.5[source] | + 6.5[source] |
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| Rockets | UB-16 rocket pods for S-5 rockets UB-32 A rocket pods for S-5 rockets B-8M 1 rocket pods for S-8 rockets S-24 S-25[source] | UB-16 rocket pods for S-5 rockets UB-32 A rocket pods for S-5 rockets B-8M 1 rocket pods for S-8 rockets S-24 S-25[source] |
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| Missiles | Air-to-air missiles : K-13 A R-60 R-73 E Air-to-surface missiles : Kh-23 Kh-25 ML Kh-29 L 9K121 Vikhr Kh-38 (Su-25SM3) Anti-radiation missiles : Kh-28[source] | Air-to-air missiles : K-13 A R-60 R-73 E Air-to-surface missiles : Kh-23 Kh-25 ML Kh-29 L 9K121 Vikhr Kh-38 (Su-25SM3) Anti-radiation missiles : Kh-28[source] |
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| Bombs | BETAB-500 concrete-penetrating bomb FAB-250 general-purpose bomb FAB-500 GP bomb FAN-500 bomb KAB-500KR TV-guided bomb ZAB-500 incendiary bomb[source] | BETAB-500 concrete-penetrating bomb FAB-250 general-purpose bomb FAB-500 GP bomb FAN-500 bomb KAB-500KR TV-guided bomb ZAB-500 incendiary bomb[source] |
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| Other | ASO-2V decoy dispensers (chaff and flare): Su-25s in Syria have been pictured with four rows of ASO-2V decoy dispensers (chaff and flare) along the tailcone's upper surface aft of the vertical stabiliser. Geran-5 drone[source] | ASO-2V decoy dispensers (chaff and flare): Su-25s in Syria have been pictured with four rows of ASO-2V decoy dispensers (chaff and flare) along the tailcone's upper surface aft of the vertical stabiliser. Geran-5 drone[source] |
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| Manufacturer | Sukhoi, Tbilisi Aircraft Manufacturing, Ulan-Ude Aviation Plant[source] | Sukhoi, Tbilisi Aircraft Manufacturing, Ulan-Ude Aviation Plant[source] |
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Maximum take-off; Su-25/Su-25K, late production · Max takeoff weight
Single source