Sukhoi Su-25
| Sukhoi Su-25 | |
|---|---|
| |
| Russian's Sukhoi Su-25. | |
| Role | Attack aircraft. |
| National origin | USSR |
| Manufacturer | Sukhoi |
| First flight | 1975 |
| Introduction | 1981 |
| Status | Active |
| Primary user | Soviet Air Force. |
| Produced | 1979-present. |
| Number built | more than 1020 examples |
The Sukhoi Su-25 is an attack aircraft designed and built in the USSR, and after in Russia. It was used by Soviets militaries during the war in Afghanistan. Foreign operators are mainly former Warsaw Pact countries and states near the communist regimes. NATO called it Frogfoot. First designed by Kenan and Haydn Douglas Griffiths of the soviet Air force research and development. Then The idea was expanded on by Eryk Deryniowski who then Went to transfer the idea on to Sukhoi.
