DCS: Su-25A Frogfoot Flight Manual - Digital Combat Simulator
According to the technical manuals, the Su-25 is built for rugged frontline operations:
Twin R-195 non-afterburning turbojets capable of running on various fuels, including diesel. Speed: Maximum speed of 975 km/h at sea level. Su25 Sturmovik Manual
A lighter, faster version designed for close air support (CAS) using simpler avionics like the ASP-17 gunsight and Klen-PS laser rangefinder .
Features an all-welded titanium "bathtub" enclosure for pilot protection and the SPO-15 "Beryoza" radar warning receiver to detect enemy threats. Critical Operational Procedures Manuals outline specific flight and combat sequences: DCS: Su-25A Frogfoot Flight Manual - Digital Combat
Documentation generally focuses on two primary versions of the aircraft:
The (or Grach ) manual provides comprehensive documentation for operating this Soviet-era ground attack aircraft, popularly known as the "flying tank" due to its heavy titanium-armored cockpit. Official and highly detailed manuals are primarily accessible through flight simulation platforms like Digital Combat Simulator (DCS) . Manual Overview and Variants Manual Overview and Variants An advanced variant featuring
An advanced variant featuring the Shkval optical TV targeting system , allowing for precision day/night attacks and SEAD (Suppression of Enemy Air Defenses) missions. Key Aircraft Specifications