Can a Su-25 be upgraded to a su 25sm3?
Since 2015, the 121 factory has upgraded the Su-25 to the Su-25SM3 standard for the Russian Air Force. Note that this is considered the only place in Russia capable of upgrading the Su-25 to the Su-25SM or Su-25SM3. Hello, my name is Dung Tran.
Is the Su-25 in service in the Russian Air Force?
Starting in 2001, Design Bureau has been implementing a program to upgrade the Su-25 planes in service in the Air Forces of Russia (Su-25SM). The program’s leading facility is the 121st ARP of the Defence Ministry (Kubinka), the work being performed under the leadership of, and in cooperation with, Sukhoi Design Bureau.
What kind of airframe does a Sukhoi Su-25 have?
The Su-25 has a conventional aerodynamic layout with a shoulder-mounted trapezoidal wing and a traditional tailplane and rudder. Several metals are used in the construction of the airframe: 60% aluminium, 19% steel, 13.5% titanium, 2% magnesium alloy and 5.5% other materials.
Is the Su-25 Frogfoot still in service?
Su-25SM FROGFOOT Grach (Rook) The Su-25 aircraft has been in service with the Russian Air Force for more than 25 years. In 1999, Russia adopted a program to upgrade part of its aging Su-25 fleet. Starting in 2001, Design Bureau has been implementing a program to upgrade the Su-25 planes in service in the Air Forces of Russia (Su-25SM).
Is the Su-25 the only close air support aircraft in Russia?
The TASS news agency quoted the United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) as saying that businesses under this unit are undergoing overhaul, upgrades, extended use time and providing new combat capabilities for Su-25 attack aircraft. This is the only Close Air Support aircraft of the Russian Air Force today.
What kind of avionics does a Sukhoi Su 25 have?
A folding ladder built into the left fuselage provides access to the cockpit as well as to the top of the aircraft. The base model Su-25 incorporates a number of key avionics systems. It has no TV guidance but includes a distinctive nose-mounted laser rangefinder, that is thought to provide for laser-based target finding.
What kind of cockpit does a Su-25 Frogfoot have?
Su-25 cockpit The aircraft has an all-welded, 24mm titanium alloy cockpit with transparent windscreen armour block to protect the pilot. It is equipped with a single K-36L Zvezda ejection seat. The wings have ten pylons for carrying a range of air-to-air and air-to-ground weapon systems selected for the mission.
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