The story
The Su-25 was designed around one idea: the pilot sits inside a welded titanium tub, and everything else is built to keep flying with pieces missing. Over 1,000 were produced between 1978 and 2017.
Russian crews call the Su-25 'Grach' — the Rook — and its cockpit is a bathtub-shaped enclosure welded from titanium sheets.
Quick answers
How do you identify a Su-25?
Straight, slightly drooped wings, two engines in long pods hugging the fuselage, and a long fairing under the nose. NATO calls it Frogfoot.
What does a Su-25 sound like?
Two R-195 turbojets — a flat, gritty roar with none of a modern turbofan's hush.
How fast is the Su-25?
Top speed is 526 kts.
How many people does the Su-25 carry?
Typical configuration: Single seat (two in the Su-25UB trainer).
How far can the Su-25 fly?
Range is about 540 nmi.
How big is the Su-25?
It is 50 ft 11 in long and 47 ft 1 in across the wings.
When did the Su-25 first fly?
Its first flight was in 1975.
How many Su-25s have been built?
1,000+ built.
What do crews call the Su-25?
Grach.
How rare is a Su-25 in Bogey?
RARE. A good day. Most spotters go weeks between sightings of something this rare. Your first Su-25 catch is worth 250 points.
