Available October 2013.

The Sukhoi Su-25 Frogfoot was the Soviet Air Forces first mass-produced 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.

Some 630 Su-25s were built between 1979 and 1991, as well as 185 export Su-25Ks, 70 Su-25UB/UBK Frogfoot-B two-seaters that rolled off the production line at the aviation plant in Ulan Ude (UUAP), Russia.

The Frogfoot is known as the most costeffective

ground attack aircraft available to the Russian Air Force (RuAF) and, between the RuAF and the Russian Navys

aviation assets, there are some 200220 Su-25s still in operation. This title examines the development history, evolution and combat performance of the Su-25 Frogfoot, and details its effectiveness and reliability. Such is the reputation the Su-25 has earned, 19 of the 25 nations to have deployed a Frogfoot variant continue to operate them today.

Contents:

Introduction

Design and Development

Technical Specifications and Variants

Operational History

Conclusion

Bibliography and Further Reading.