How does the Su-25 compare to the A-10? The Sukhoi Su-25 (NATO reporting name: Frogfoot) was Russia’s answer to the US A-10 Warthog.. The Su-25 was the Soviet Air Force’s first mass-produced jet purposely designed for the close air support (CAS) role and was a simple, effective and durable attack aircraft that, by 2021, had seen combat in no fewer than 40 conflicts.
The fly by wire systems along with an advanced air frame design offers good post-stall maneuvering capabilities, seen in modern variants like the Su-30, -35 and -37. The passive IRST capability combined with BVR IR guided missiles, helmet mounted cueing systems and all aspect off bore sight AA-11 missiles give it a big stick as well.
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