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Su-25 K Frogfoot

Su-25 K Frogfoot

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Please note: In the dropdown box, you can purchase at 1-200 a separate ordnance plate with sufficient munitions to outfit 2x Su-25s. Includes mix of gun / rocket pods, bombs, fuel tanks etc. At 1-300 scale you can purchase the model with assorted munitions sufficient for 1x Su-25.

 

The Sukhoi Su-25 "Frogfoot," a heavily armored close-air support jet, has been used extensively in numerous conflicts since 1980, starting with the Soviet–Afghan War. Key deployments include the Iran–Iraq WarChechen Wars2008 Russo-Georgian WarSyrian Civil War, and currently in the Russo-Ukrainian War by both sides. 

 

Major Operational History

  • Soviet–Afghan War (1980s): The Su-25 was used in combat evaluation, proving effective against Mujahideen fighters.
  • Iran–Iraq War & Gulf War: Iraq used its Su-25 fleet, with some flying to Iran in 1991.
  • Post-Soviet Conflicts: Employed by Georgia, Russia, and Abkhazian forces in the 1992–1993 Abkhazian war.
  • Chechen Wars (1990s-2000s): Utilized by Russia for ground attack and close air support.
  • African Conflicts: Used in Angola, Sudan (Darfur), Ivory Coast, and in the Ethiopian-Eritrean war.
  • 2001 Macedonian Conflict: Used by the Macedonian Air Force against insurgents.
  • 2008 Russo-Georgian War: Both sides used the Su-25 for air strikes.
  • Middle East Operations: Used by Russia and Iraq in the fight against ISIS, including in Syria.
  • Nagorno-Karabakh Conflicts: Used by both Armenian and Azerbaijani forces.
  • Russo-Ukrainian War (2022–present): Extensively used by both countries for front-line close air support, often flying low to avoid advanced air defenses. 

     

The Su-25, often called the "Flying Tank," is known for its ability to operate in high-threat environments and sustain significant battle damage. 

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