Su-25 Frogfoot - The Russian Flying Tank

The Sukhoi Su-25 Frogfoot remains the mainstay of Russian shturmovoy (ground-attack) regiments. The type is broadly analogous to the US A-10 but has been matured into a more sophisticated warplane.
The T-8 prototype made its first flight on 22 February 1975, but type was comprehensively redesigned before series production was authorised. Su-25s flew some 60 000 combat sorties in Afghanistan and this experience led to a range of modifications applied to production aircraft from 1987. Su-25s were also heavily committed to support Russian interventions in Chechnya.
The need for an all-weather and night capable Su-25 with increased range/endurance and survivability led to the Su-25T. This is based on the airframe of the Su-25UB two-seat trainer version with the humped rear cockpit faired over. An early batch of 20 Su-25Ts was built during 1990-1991 in Tbilisi (Georgia). Production was subsequently transferred to Ulan-Ude (Russia). The first Russian-built Su-25T flew in 1995; the variant has since been redesignated Su-25TM or Su-39.
Unusually, the TM carries its Kopyo-25 radar externally in a pod under the fuselage. The 20 Georgian-built Su-25Ts have been upgraded at Ulan-Ude to Su-25TMs. Su-25UBs are similarly being upgraded as Su-25UBMs.
The Russian Air Force currently operates about 250 Su-25s and is upgrading around 80 to Su-25SM standard using some of the systems developed for the Su-25TM. These will have nose-mounted Kopyo radars. The Su-25SM3 Grach is the latest version. First upgraded aircraft were delivered in 2013.
The Su-25 will reportedly play a major role in the rapid-deployments groups that are being formed in each of the Russian Federation's six military districts. The units will have four Su-25TMs and 12 Su-25SMs. The Su-25TM is offered for export as the Su-25TK.
Many former Soviet republics gained the Su-25 regiments stationed on their territory on break up of the Soviet Union. Such operators comprise Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Georgia (Abkhazia), Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan (in storage) and Uzbekistan. Export Su-25K operators are Angola, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, North Korea, Peru and Slovakia.
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Su-25 Frogfoot - RUSSIAN FLYING TANK

[@Fighter4473]

"You see Ivan, when of using flying tank, enemy not know use anti-aircraft or anti-tank."

[@perfectevo2392]

*Flak 88* why not both?

[@billybobjoe498]

Stringer missile not lock on to tank

[@billybobjoe498]

Stinger

[@sorapantsu8598]

@@billybobjoe498 u can edit ur comment btw

[@Sturmv0gel]

*laughs in 8,8cm FlaK 36*

[@msb3235]

It's weirdly adorable to see that guy 8:31 treating the plane like a dog, pushing the plane wing tip like saying "Go get them buddy"

[@UzzeRR]

This is good tradition, semi superstition when a technician slam wingtip for luck. It's more like high five with buddy.

[@astoronnyp2476]

Yes, it's a tradition. They love their Rook... kzbin.info/www/bejne/p3zcl39_rpZritk 0:29

[@IrishCarney]

@@astoronnyp2476 A Russian pilot tells a story of pilots loving the plane so much one of them kissed it goodbye when it was delivered to another country. kzbin.info/www/bejne/qJK8c2eKjM1gjZY

[@defencebangladesh4068]

That's love

[@slopcrusher3482]

From what I understand of Russian airforce culture, it’s a tradition. Either a member of the ground crew or service men will tap a jet on it’s wing to wish the pilot a safe journey home.

[@RapidSteve]

Soviet/Russian vehicles always look more menacing for some reason besides the A10. Like a US pilot said "we build our planes like a fine watch, they go at it with a hammer" and like a Russian pilot said "we build our planes for war not for it to look pretty"

[@elusive6119]

Ugly airplane will not fly. © Tupolev The difference is only in perception) "Grach" (Su-25) is beautiful as a weapon. Weapons must satisfy functionality, but not aesthetics.

[@smithnwesson990]

Papa Fitta The American was trying to be nice and once again the Russians trying to look superior. Weve been in Afghanistan for 15 years and lost 0 A10 from enemy fire the Su 25 frogfoot lost 23...nuff said. Russia makes some good aircraft but are too analog in a digital era.

[@НьургунСлепцов-п2к]

Soviet Union was fighting mujihadeen that were trained and supplied by USA. Just look up pictures of them holding Stingers. 'Nuff said.

[@GlowingSpamraam]

the us dosent face stingers like the russians

[@elusive6119]

The Su-25 Grach is not produced at the moment, just like the A-10 Warthog. These are quite old aircraft. A-10 was adapted to modern weapons, and the Su-25 was constantly improved to use the weapons that already exist. Different approaches. Russia supplied the modern complexes of MANPADS to the Taliban?) No, but this can be corrected. The US is not shy about handing over weapons to cannibals.

[@SHARDK2]

_Vladimir, why did you attach wings to this T-34?_ _Da._

[@mohammadwasilliterate8037]

hahahaha

[@deadlyweapon21]

Угар XD

[@IrishCarney]

They did actually try something like that with the A-40.

[@zhurs-mom]

It is made out of stone blin

[@budasardi4701]

Why do you attach T-34s on the wing?

[@closer2theheart684]

As an aircraft enthusiast myself, the SU-25 is one of my all-time favorite military aircraft. I'm also a massive fan of the Foxbat and the older MiG-21s.

[@satyajitlall0606]

Foxbats were used for recon by India. They are awesome

[@therealbarista]

IKR i love the 21s, they look so menacing lol

[@nilnull5457]

Just here watching it survive and flying after a hit from MANPAD missile. That thing is tanky.

[@todtod3192]

This thing fully loaded with S-8 Rocket Pods can deliver 128 120mm rockets. Edit: Seems like i've made a very serious mistake of saying it can carry 128 120mm rockets where i should've said 160-80mm, my mistake, so sorry. ;)

[@Grungir2]

На Пурве Кишамо and milk

[@bigcahoona7931]

Definitely a mainstay for Russia

[@johnharker7194]

And then fly back to base at fighter like speed.

[@AugmentedGravity]

На Пурве Кишамо 120mm rockets? Im pretty sure the S-8's are 80mm

[@tranvanminh303]

Best cmnt mate.

[@Booozy3050]

Love the fact both the Frog Foot and Warthog have loads of accounts with getting large parts of the planes shot off and still making it back to base. Both are rugged and fit their roles well and have won the respect of the soldiers on the ground. Politicians are more of a danger to the future of these planes than weapons ever could be.

[@Lomnjac007]

This aged well, in Congo a new image popped up of SU-25 missing back half of the right wing and still got back to base and landed safely!!

[@boffinboy100]

The more 'modern' CAS aircraft is arguably the Su-34 - stuffed with top tech and modern weapons etc, and the Su-25s can still be there.

[@AirShark95]

boffinboy100 The Russians are also looking at evolving the Yak-130 advanced trainer into a light-cas platform too with the ability to deploy advanced guided weapons.

[@boffinboy100]

AirShark95 I read about that - the Yak-130 family will be a trainer and light attack and light fighter, effectively fill that void of a cheap attack aircraft similar to another vid Matsimus did about the future of CAS. Interesting and a good choice for low intensity, but ofc nothing compares to the current for high intensity, although I do think the Yak-130 is a more logical choice for development of a new 'cheap' CAS to replace/complement the Su-25 Flying Tank, although Yak-130 probably would need some armour.

[@boffinboy100]

LineOfCars I do have to remind you of my proviso here and say that I said "arguably" lol; Su-34 is more of a replacement for Su-24, but with some self-defence capabilities being developed from the Su-27. That said, even Su-27s equipped with the cliche rocket pods can act in CAS (as partly mandated through the lack of funds for multiple specific aircraft post the fall of the USSR), and their cannon is not to be underestimated. Su-25, like A-10 will always be the only ones to do the very specific CAS missions well, whereas the other CAS aircraft (repurposed trainers and fighters) have their limitations as they were not designed for it. Whilst the A-10 may be leaving ( :'( ) I can't see the Su-25 being phased out of the VKS anytime soon, especially after its effectiveness against ISIS in Syria

[@ricardosoto5770]

@@boffinboy100 Agreed. The Su 34 its more like a F 15 E or a Tornado, not a true CAS plane. Saldy true heavy CAS planes like the A 10 or the SU 25 are no longer fashionable. People wants multirole plataforms.

[@wernerharms4833]

@@AirShark95 Warsaw Treaty Trainers were always prepared for fighting missions They had hardpoints and bombbays, even polish TS-11 and chekhoslovakia L-29.

[@nomadsreviews7397]

Great video as always. A lot of people compare the A-10 and the SU-25, with much butt-hurt involved on both sides. (See the comments section of this video 😉 ) The two aircraft are actually quite different, and were designed with different goals in mind. The A-10 was optimised for the anti-armour role, as back in the cold war there was a dire need to thin out soviet armoured formations before they could engage our own, since the soviets had such a huge numerical advantage. This was the rationale behind the AH-64 Apache and artillery delivered anti-armour weapons too. Its two main weapon systems were designed with this in mind. The AGM-65 Maverick could knock out any tank of the era from a considerable stand off distance, and even its big ass gun could out-range the guns of the ZSU-23-4 Shilka. Its low air speed of about 400MPH was not a problem, since it would not be overflying the target most of the time. The SU-25 was designed as a CSA aircraft, which would support infantry and armoured formations with strafing attacks with rockets and bombs. The Soviets consider strafing attacks to be far more useful than most western nations do. Consider how the Apache usually attacks targets - using pop up attacks with ATGMs from a distance. Now consider how MI-24 Hinds usually attack - by charging headlong towards the target and firing salvo after salvo of rockets. Strafing carries an increased risk of over-flying the target area, so the SU-25’s smaller size and 600MPH speed would make it a more difficult target to hit. It is only more recently that the Russians started to look properly at adapting it for the anti-armour role. The upcoming upgrade package is mainly concerned with improving its ability to use precision guided munitions. This was probably not a priority before as their numerical superiority in armour meant that they did not have such a pressing need for a fixed wing tank buster, and they had plenty of rotary wing airframes that could knock out tanks (MI-24, MI-28, KA-50, KA-52 etc.) Speaking of guided munitions, Russia is developing its own version of the APKWS laser guided rocket. Imagine a SU-25 loaded up with pod after pod of these puppies. Considering the many demands on Russia’s military budget, I doubt they will create a new fixed wing CSA platform anytime soon, especially if they are upgrading their current fleet. Either way, I would not like to be on the receiving end of one 😉

[@burkanov]

Nice machine. I was in a service team, that maintained Su25 (and some others). 25 is very modular, reliable, can be prepared for next flight in under 30 minutes. Compared to 27s, it is very simple to take care of.

[@LB-oz9hv]

I once watched a very old (early 90's) documentary about US top gun pilots going to Russia to fly their first line jets in an exchange program. The pilots didnt think much of the SU 25 until they flew it, the Americans fell in love with the flying characteristics of the Frogfoot.

[@Tarnfalk]

Well that is the most perfect timing. Been flying a ton of SEAD missions in DCS with the 25 and have been doing research into the plane. Kinda fallen in love with it actually. A few hours ago I was thinking how great it would be for you to make a vid on it and was actually going to suggest it on the next vid you made.

[@_Matsimus_]

Nashog97 haha that’s funny! Well hope you like it :-)

[@Tarnfalk]

Yeah it kinda is, finished watching your vid and it seems that while it isn't as advanced a strike aircraft as a lot of it's western counterparts it can carry somewhat long range air to ground missiles. While these are mostly tv or laser guided they would still be quite effective at taking out a tank or building from five or more miles out without alerting a fairly low tech enemy. Throw in using terrain and the Frogfoot isn't that bad for hitting targets at a range where they cannot respond or know it is coming.

[@dogetothemoon223]

SEAD is just too easy with Su-25T.

[@Tarnfalk]

It is however it's also really important on dynamic servers

[@yumagawlers]

Love the 25T in DCS!

[@happy8742]

Instead of “BRRRRRRRRTTT” it will sing the russian anthem

[@tieroneoperator635]

Well... If you'll search for Su-25 gun runs in Iraq/Syria you'll find that they sound way lower and it's something like "WrrrrrrRRRRRRRRROOOOOOooom" :D

[@aisir3725]

Bassboosted so hard that everyone will go deaf in few km radius

[@callumdoyle2200]

HappyGamer 456 instead of BRRRRRRTTT , it’ll be RIBBBBBBBITTTTT

[@nurisantalipan1627]

HappyGamer 456 what technology downed the US U2 plane, and F-117?

[@markperacullo7541]

**BRRRRRRRRLLYYAAAAT!!**

[@dIRECTOR259]

Bravo Matsimus. A lot of people think "Sturmovik" is a nickname just for the Il-2 plane from WW2... whereas that is indeed the Russian term for all close air support aircraft. It translates to "stormer", as in "one who _storms_ [an enemy position]". "CAS" is the English term I believe. Or is it "Attack aircraft"/"Attacker"? As a further note I would add that the actual name of the Su-25 is _"Rook"._ Its the Su-25 _Rook_ (as in the bird). "Frogfoot", as you probably know, is just the NATO reporting name.

[@richardcramer1604]

dIRECTOR, to answer your question CAS or Close Air Support is a type of mission or role any aircraft can perform the A for Attack in the A-10 or A-7 means that these aircraft were designed to primarily perform attack/strike or air to ground missions (though they still have some air-to-air capability, air to ground is their forte). Multi-role Fighters are the norm today very few countries can dedicate their resources to such specialized uses as the USA and USSR (of old) did. In Operation Enduring Freedom (Afghan War) the USAF used B-52/B-1 and the USN used F-18/A-7 in the CAS role. Since air superiority had been achieved they flew CAS CAPs (the bombers & fighters flying huge circles until called in by the Combat Air Controllers assigned to the ground forces). With smart munitions the bombers and fighters actually did a great job in the CAS mission.

[@НиколайНикакоюс-л2ь]

Штурмови́к - боевой летательный аппарат (самолёт или вертолёт), относящийся к штурмовой авиации и предназначенный для непосредственной поддержки сухопутных войск над полем боя, а также для прицельного поражения наземных и морских целей. transfer google: An attack aircraft is a combat aircraft (aircraft or helicopter) belonging to attack aircraft and intended for direct support of ground forces over the battlefield, as well as for targeted destruction of land and sea targets.

[@wernerharms4833]

@@richardcramer1604 Auf deutsch: Erdkampfflugzeug.

[@worldoftancraft]

@@НиколайНикакоюс-л2ь yandex: An attack aircraft is a combat aircraft (airplane or helicopter) that belongs to assault aviation and is intended for direct support of ground forces over the battlefield, as well as for targeted destruction of land and sea targets.

[@Oleg85384]

Most likely the correct spelling in English is "Shtoormovik". Shtoorm(штурм) - attack, assault, Shtoormovik(штурмовик) - attacker, assaulter.

[@DoRC]

Those wingtip speedbrakes are cool!

[@rustemceferov9361]

it cant go over 850km even with empty pylons, so its enough

[@russellk.bonney8534]

Do R/CI It can turn on a dime in case it sees someone flipping the bird.

[@safeamer1313]

Rustem Ceferov no! The su-25k top speed is 1100 kph .

[@rajatdas3534]

Same feeling here

[@ktap11thregion]

Yah wing tip caught my attention too.cool

[@budvar9122]

And in an emergency, he can fly on diesel.

[@sergeyalaev9393]

Seriously?Man, even most Russians don't know that.

[@FoodOnCrack]

bio-diesel or used vegetable oil*.

[@MazdaRX7007]

I thought all turbine engines can run on diesel?

[@numbedsv]

Mazda Miata Nope,A10 can flying on Diesel?

[@SergeiSugaroverdoseShuykov]

@@MazdaRX7007 technically, gas turbine engine can work on anything which burns in air

[@ENEN-tz6eg]

I love the design of every Russian military vehicle. Especially the gunship helicopters and the planes. They just look so different from US tech.

[@HanSolo__]

I would say only Mi-24 choppers are fascinating. You know, a gunship, a transporter, a tank even if a very old prick. Some suicide Afghan sharp-shooter was able to hit Polish Mi-24 pilot only after he came out of the machine.

[@mosesgoldbergshekelstien1520]

Surface warships of soviet Russian navy are best looking in the world

[@rizkyananta5461]

@@mosesgoldbergshekelstien1520 you mean menacing look

[@user-sg6zh6vr7h]

@@mosesgoldbergshekelstien1520 the bigass supersonic missile tubes just looks sick af tbh

[@Jay-jb2vr]

Do you love Russia now?

[@Awghan]

May God bring peace to my beloved country Afghanistan. We have been testing field for way too long.

[@TheKopalhem]

Inshallah. As well as the rest of the world. For thousands of years people killing each other. War is the most terrible thing we have invented.

[@leaderbad1548]

@@TheKopalhem u from Israel?

[@sergeikirilchenko700]

Afghan people are really strong community. Its a shame that they land became testing grounds and fields where east and west , north and south , muslims and christians are using for they war dance to scare each other.

[@worthymartin4008]

🌷

[@ronaldharris6569]

The God followers are the reason for. The fighting.

[@simonstevens791]

Served for 15 years signals. I also love Russian equipment. Tough, rugged and goes on forever. Served in Afgan, Basra and LOTS of other lovely places in the world. Great vids.

[@ishouldgetalif3]

Friday, Beer's are in the fridge cooling and matsimus just uploaded. Fucking.. NOICE!

[@_Matsimus_]

ishouldgetalif3 enjoy brother!

[@ishouldgetalif3]

i shall! cheers man

[@Maverickf22flyer]

Great video!;) Well, here are just some quick facts regarding it's comparison to the latest A-10C. 1. Higher turn rate. 2. Higher thrust to weight and thrust to drag ratio. 3. Almost 400km/h faster than the A-10. 4. Better equipped for defending itself against IR missiles (Stingers and stuff). You'll immediately ask: then why was it shot down lately in Syria with an IR missile. That was the pilot's fault for not using it's self-defense accordingly and was ultimately hit. 5. It can conduct very effective SEAD attacks as well as carrying a lot more and higher range weapons. 6. The air to air missiles are R-73 which have even better performances than the AIM-9X in terms of range. 7. Same as the A-10, it also has the same caliber 30mm gun. It's not a gatling gun which sprays bullets in a wider cone, but a twin barrel gun which has higher precision than the A-10s gun, so even though it must shoot some longer bursts due to the greatly reduced firing rate, it wastes less bullets to kill the same tank with it's armor piercing and high explosive mix charges. It's major drawback (there are other smaller importance ones as well) compared to the A-10 is generally due to not having a targeting pod which may allow it to see ground and/or air targets from almost all around (there are some blind spots on a targeting pod as well). Even the latest Su-25's still have just the Shkval, which is as effective as the A-10's TGP, but with a limited forward looking sphwere in which it can track or lock targets which greatly reduces it's awareness on the targets until it circles back to re-search and re-attack the targets.

[@CycleGranCanarias]

It's nice to see a commentary that has no bias, just clear and interesting info.

[@oOnlyFun]

we call it "грач"(rook)

[@iamasmurf1122]

Александр Александрович as in a castle on a chess board makes sense

[@mechadonia]

Michael Wilson Russians love their chess

[@sergig11]

@@iamasmurf1122 no " грач " it's a bird

[@eternalcrusader6493]

Clarification for English speakers. It's about "Corvus frugilegus", in case you still haven't figured it out.

[@stevechurch3131]

I was Air Defense in the U.S Army from 2003 to 2007. The SU25 was 1 of 2 aircraft i was afraid i may encounter in the field (I was in Korea). I may have been able to squeeze off a missile, but it had just as good a chance of getting me. Anyway.... this has been a fascination to me since i learned about it. Thanks for sharing

[@3dcomrade]

Luckily the norks lacked fuel for their AF

[@jacobbuxton932]

What was the second aircraft you feared?

[@kurousagi8155]

Jacob Buxton either the IL-28 or MiG-29S. The rest of NK’s aircraft aren’t that impressive.

[@Iron4TrollPatrol]

@@kurousagi8155 IL28 is from what, 1947? No one is worried about that. Biplanes dropping specops would be more of a threat. Mig 29 they only have about 35 of, maybe half being operational at any time.

[@kurousagi8155]

Iron 4 Troll Patrol true. But somehow missing it would have a scary outcome.

[@Republic3D]

It's impressive this thing can fly in and out of any rough dirt airfield 750 meters or more. And the cannon it has is plenty powerful. It can attach two more to the wings if necessary.

[@MackTheGovnah]

It’s the successor of the IL/2 Sturmovik, of course it’s a beast in the air. The IL-2 was the first of its kind in close support attack aircraft.

[@RazielSchnitzel]

New drinking game: Take a shot whenever Matsimus says "Su-". Vodka only.

[@samrussell4065]

SU 25: a close support weapon that can survive over the battlefield, eliminate almost any target, can operate from fields and in conditions that NATO aircraft blanch at, and- if pressed- can drop its munitions, go past Mach 1 and present a threat to any fighters stalking it. The majority of NATO aircraft have to have optimal conditions to operate, whereas the Russians are way more down-to-earth: you don't see Russian groundcrew walking the runway to find dangerous debris, the way an F-15 has to be cosseted. The SU-25 exemplifes the Russian concept of battle: that air superiority and secure ground conditions cannot be relied on: it'll take off, fight and return to replen in any conditions. Engine problem? They're cheap: you can basically stick in something that's been around since the '50's and it'll still fly.

[@danineira366]

You're forgetting the fact most Russian jets don't hold a flame to its western counter parts

[@samrussell4065]

Why would the Russians hold a flame to the West when they have a flamethrower in the SU-25?

[@osmacar5331]

Tbh that should be all military doctrines basis, build to function in unsavoury conditions cause you're not gonna get what you want

[@hpopov]

Not only that but also very cheap!

[@aewhatever]

I know. Why do we have to have such dainty equipment? Like looking cool while you die is an actual thing .

[@flyingnorseman]

2600 hours of service is equal to 108 days of non-stop flying. That is impressive.

[@armadillotoe]

Thank you. I have heard bits and pieces of information about this, but now I know a lot more about it. Russians also make wonderful weapons. In some ways the A 10 is a Russian philosophy aircraft..... brutal, effective, durable and simple.

[@rusticpineapple787]

Not having hardbass in this video is a travesty.

[@RAKITHA9]

What am I doing? he forgot to mention the SU-25's low range acoustic weapons platform - the SLAVA - Hardbass mixtape ... ...i heard they used tested this in Afganistan , the su-25 would come in a dive bombing angle , play hardbass while firing a salvo of missiles ..this gave those goathearders the fear of god !

[@luska5522]

You play starmade dont you?

[@shayzadg]

Incoming wt players who just saw the leak anticipating the su25 in this next update 😁

[@jayk7854]

indeed.

[@flighttherapybullisticfpv133]

Got into DCS for the A-10, fell in love with the Su-25T Frogfoot.... its a squat little powerhouse that can carry out just about any A to G sortie you can imagine.. Love it.

[@grndiesel]

It still takes off, flies well and lands safely. The high-tech stuff can be added so long as the airframe is sound. About the only thing that isn't easy to add to an older aircraft is stealth. But I'm skeptical of aerodynamically hobbling an aircraft for weapons system advantage that may not hold true in the near future (if at all). Never scrap your old iron. It may be the last weapon that still works.

[@caltonfollows2168]

Your superior content videos, also attract superior commenters, who leave further fascinating information on the subjects. Extremely well done. A+

[@yurigagarin2960]

0:42 no...no please...thank god

[@_Matsimus_]

Sync Master haha yeah that happened.... sorry lol

[@SteelbeastsCavalry]

Leave it to me....

[@tusk3260]

you should do the accent when you do the PAK-FA T-50 (the more modern Russian version of the SU-25)

[@tzumisi]

yeah i just skipped that part :))))

[@bestamerica]

Sync Master 0:42 no...no please...thank god ' hi S M... oh yeaa keep heavy rain rain and damage ruin ussr russia twin jetmotors for good

[@JohnDoe-qo4xd]

Excellent review of this plane! Professional, clear and unbiased looks on military equipment as always. Kudos!

[@mgentleman1]

Great vid Matsimus. Would be awesome to see a Mig 25 Foxbat vid, my all time fav plane. :)

[@metalmadsen]

michael gentleman mine to :)

[@showtime112]

Thanks for the video. This under-rated aircraft truly deserves more attention.

[@RapidSteve]

I always see all these vehicles in really old footage. Its amazing to see vehicles from that long ago still doing their job

[@iplaygames8090]

@Dave 50 cal is a caliber. M2 browning is an design

[@nazgul_53]

Hey, a fellow aviation enthusiast from Tbilisi here :) Gotta say, 31st Aviation factory still works with SU-25's, even though Georgia lacks Air Forces, the factory still works on them, currently they are renewing them with modern stuff. I have ZSh-5A from SU-25 :D cool thing. EDIT: Georgia used them in 2008, they provided very very good support for our troops.

[@Addi_Teacha509]

Georgia could have been great part of the USSR

[@nazgul_53]

@@Addi_Teacha509 yeah right, thats the spirit

[@ParaglidingManiac]

A relatively recent conflict in Syria provided us all with new, 4K footage of it blasting sand people on Tatooine.

[@taichifan]

The “Grach” has got the system, calls “Hefestus”, that makes him able to use any „doom“ munition as a smart ones. The results: the circular deviation when used is not more than 3 meters

[@mrbeltr5833]

The frog foot has always captured my eyes. Not the most beautiful but just love the robust look. Old and modern all in one.

[@lauriejones3198]

Love this vid. It's a great aircraft that does not require a huge support infrastructure in a battle environment. This is what will see it prevail against the A10 one day.

[@L3AF]

Awesome video again

[@pitbull21ish]

2:11 min in and i can already relate to you, i've known the SU-25 from the strategy game, Wargame AirLand Battle, one off if not the best and most realistic RTS, maps are sometimes like 20 by 20 squared Km. anyway, in that game the SU-25 is a real beast love it! EDIT: I've finnissed watching, great video as always

[@DaOneJoel]

Notification squad! Keep'em coming Matsimus!

[@juliusdream2683]

Love the frog foot and I’m American sure the A10 is better in ways. But that thing is just bad ass.

[@Cookieslayer3000]

Thank you so much for your videos! I am from Russia and it is super cool that there are westerners interested in our military equipment! I actually​ prefer your videos over our official reviews on tv because ... (you know why) It is fun to see you using some footage from our propaganda tv programs tho XD

[@Justanotherconsumer]

250 rounds? That’s like one BRRRRRT from an A-10.

[@groerkurfurst7711]

large caliber

[@missilemans6688]

The difference is on the SU-25 the rounds have more explosive filler, larger caliber and do more damage in general

[@myentropy4163]

It's like an A-10 without the BRRRRT and better electronic based defenses. Basically a close air support aircraft with more of an emphasis on guided munition air strikes rather than Gun strafes like the A-10.

[@nahyanrajee198]

it has an brrrrt m8

[@nahyanrajee198]

want link?

[@nahyanrajee198]

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[@nahyanrajee198]

BRRRRRT is at like 0:45

[@nahyanrajee198]

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[@sim.frischh9781]

"Why are we developing high-tech weapons for a war we will never fight?"... that question aged like milk, greetings from 2022.

[@Dr.Strangelewd]

It's a shame that with current accent on UAVs and precision weapons CAS aviation is slowly stagnating and might be replaced entirely in the future. Planes like A-10 and Su-25 are not just a combat vehicle, it's also a moral booster for allied troops and a powerful psychological weapon for your enemy.

[@БабайАлибабаев]

Well, probably A-10 and Su-25 have their own niche of CAS aircraft, that cannot be replaced by UAVs of multi-purpose fighters. Probably they will have a replacement in the future with the specialised CAS aircraft, that would have same purposes. Because combat-recon UAVs and fighter jets can't take that much armament

[@MrBirdonawire]

No matter who you are or where you are from you have to respect this aircraft. They don’t look beautiful but they do exactly what they are built for. Being a beast of a ground support aircraft.

[@JohnDoe-jj3ut]

The Russians also have the SU34 for the more dangerous missions so they will use this on low threat environments. This kicks ass on DCS too

[@kirkdecker6228]

Thanks for the great video. I always wondered why no one really talks about this awesome aircraft.

[@nighttide3079]

Also known as " The Rook "

[@Andrew-is7rs]

Always superb content, great information, balanced and interesting! Well done again Mat 👍

[@wumbologytm4466]

Su-25s seem to be stuck with the conventional weapons for CAS Mat. Do a video on Su-24 or Su-34 and you'll see all of the newer advanced toys that the Russians have been developing. Nice video though :)

[@mrfoxy2045]

Being an aircraft enthusias I fell that the su 25 is a heavily overlooked aircraft

[@md8590]

The fact that its so simple and durable is its key advantage over US aircraft. This is like the Toyota Landcruiser of planes compared to US aircraft which are like BMW X5. Which would you rather take to war? The platform is perfect imo

[@Snake-ms7sj]

One advantage the SU-25 has is that is able to land and take off from unpaved runways or grass fields while the A-10 needs a paved or prepared runway.

[@crabtrap]

the A-10 has a far better reliability facter then Frogfoot. as to the "needing a paved runway" it doesn't "need it" it was just designed to intigrate with US military protocal. the A-10 could easily be built to dirt runway specs

[@tantraman93]

"Before we send this into combat let's send it into combat to test it...". Only a military can think with such logic.

[@danhulson8703]

something else thats great about the SU 25 is people don't realise what a fast plane it is for a attack jet,i think its the best attack jet in world due to its ease of use eas of maintenance and great survivability

[@angryrabidfoxes7380]

daniel hulson Counter point: BBBBRRRRRRRRRTTTTTT

[@bob1784free]

Once you have dropped off everything off the wings the SU25 will do MK1.1.

[@rogerturner5504]

Mach .79

[@dragonflyquyn898]

This is like comparing a Russian ballerina to a an American football player either way it lives up to its name 🤩 awesome video..!!!!

[@kubelwagen9424]

Nice Video like always.

[@akukorhonen5182]

It's amazing to look at the speed of development of aircraft and airforces for the first 70 years, and yet for the last seven decades same old planes are allways and still in use without major improvements.

[@predatorvmt]

I love how you chuckle everytime you mention about its testing. Russian knows how to crank it up to 11.

[@андреймарченко-р9ф]

The Su-25 can run on diesel fuel, the reason is that it had to keep up with the tanks during front breakthroughs, and for this, its engines were made worse in terms of efficiency, but capable of digesting almost any fuel with minimal purification from impurities, I once saw in stock a set of 4 containers for rapid relocation, 2 spare parts in 1 tool and equipment for tests and 1 autonomous pumping station for refueling... just imagine that tanks passed along the highway and you need to follow them, for this, tanks clear about 1 km of the road from abandoned / burned cars, trucks ... so that there is a gas station nearby with surviving reserves and, having landed and taxied closer to the underground tanks, 1 hose there and 2 hose into the Su-25 filler neck ... and even with discharged batteries and the engine not running, you can still use this pump simply by turning the knob! sorry for google translate Су-25 может работать на дизельном топливе, причина в том что он должен был не отставать от танков при прорывах фронта, и для этого и сделали его двигатели хуже по экономичности но способные переварить почти любое топливо при минимальной очистке от примесей, я один раз видел на складе комплект из 4 контейнеров для оперативного перебазирования, в 2 запчасти в 1 инструмент и оборудование для тестов и в 1 автономная насосная станция для заправки... просто представьте что по шоссе прошли танки и надо следовать за ними, для этого танки очищают около 1км дороги от брошенных\сгоревших автомобилей, грузовиков... так чтоб была рядом заправка с уцелевшими запасами и приземлившись и зарулив поближе к подземным цистернам 1 шланг туда а 2 шланг в заправочную горловину Су-25... и даже при разряженных аккумуляторах и неработающем двигателе все равно можно использовать этот насос просто крутя ручку! извините за гугл перевод

[@sichere]

No Smoking is an optional requirement.

[@cortanathelawless1848]

this might be a strange mix but could you and isaac arthur make a video together in the series of space warfare? i think you two have pretty similar styles and you could give some of your military knowledge while he does the science stuff

[@_Matsimus_]

strelok sson who is he?

[@cortanathelawless1848]

Matsimus Gaming he's a science KZbinr explaining sci-fi concepts and how they would be possible in reality, he makes like 30-40 minute long podcasts, if you are interested in sci Fi you should definitely check him out

[@cortanathelawless1848]

BTW thanks to you I'm still getting and listening to military stuff even though I'm a proud pacifist

[@cortanathelawless1848]

Matsimus Gaming kzbin.info/www/bejne/gJicc4WXfsSYrtE

[@UmbraHand]

strelok sson Agreed!!

[@hawkwindarcher]

There has been Czech acrobatic team flying unaltered Su-25 in the figures of high pilotage, not unlikelly that of a fighter plane. You can look for them. The craft is more capable than people realise.

[@fakshen1973]

You wouldn't want to put very expensive technology into this aircraft unless you had to. The reliance on high tech systems means that you have to be able service them IN THE FIELD. I believe the Russians go with reliability and ease of use rather than what is ultimately possible. Designing around high tech systems means that you still have to find a way to incorporate less advance systems into your export variants. Without that tech, the weapon system may be unreasonable in price or the ability to do its job (if designed around the assumption the systems are aboard). Russian gear is designed to work in the least hospitable environments. You can litter a Russian runway with spent ammo brass and they'll just land and take off right on top of it... because their systems were designed to WORK in crappy environments... like a contested forward airbase. The Americans won WWII because their gear was reliable, easy to service, and easy to produce. The Germans had terrific weapons, when they weren't in the shop or wearing out. I'm not Russian. But I do respect the philosophy behind their arms doctrine and see the brilliance in it. Their weapons have been battle tested all over the world with all levels of armed forces. I'm going to have to go with experience verses the marketing hype of a lot of Western weaponry.

[@ENEN-tz6eg]

fakshen1973 Also everything they build is much cheaper than US tech, but almost equally as powerful, which is strange. There was a new Russian gunship helicopter that was being compared to the Ah 64 Apache and many experts said that they are about equal. This helicopter costs less than half the cost of the Apache.

[@ENEN-tz6eg]

I looked it up and it was either the Ka 32 Alligator or the Mi 28 Night Hunter which was being compared to the Apache.

[@wernerharms4833]

@@ENEN-tz6eg крокодил is Kamov-52, it has two sets of rotorblades on one axle, pilot and gunner sit next to eachother while Milj-28 is tandem-seated and has a comventional cofiguration of rotors, the latter looks very similar to AH-64. By the way: AH like Adolf Hitler?

[@wernerharms4833]

@@Gridlocked Are You sure?

[@iamasmurf1122]

A lot of what you wrote is bullshit the Russians build some of the best gear on the planet AK-47 assault rifles the most reliable automatic weapon , the Soyuz rocket built by Russians for the space program are the most reliable rocket ever made and at the moment the US has a joint effort to use their rockets as they are that good and a lot of other nations use the soyez for it’s reliability also when migs came out they were an outstanding jet and feared universally , just because they are Russians does not mean they do not have the brains

[@mrsparklepants1705]

Love the SU-25, great video.

[@arifunderburgh8450]

People designing the jet “so how powerful do you want your jet” Russia “yes”

[@YankeeVatnik1917]

such a brilliant plane

[@OoandyXx]

Coolest f**kin plane ever, it will always be my favorite. With the A-10 coming in a close 2nd :)

[@albertodeleon7678]

this was a great review from your end, definitely it is a great war aircraft, and the fact that you put it just a little bit on top of the A-10 was a great comment too. greetings from Guatemala.

[@psycon1147]

Eyy I flown one of these in DCS I crashed spectacularly

[@gma729]

Matsimus i have to give credit where credit is due ! You create Superb videos. Super informative, Super entertaining. 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@iron..kurzejeski156]

friend...this thing has a long. .life ahead.of it...🇷🇺💒👑✊💯

[@alex630710]

I once saw a video of an Serbian ( I think ) SU 25 . There was like an inch of ice covering the plane. The guys used sledgehammers to break the ice off and get it ready for takeoff. This airplane was designed to withstand extreme temperatures like in Afghanistan during the summer or the cold Russian winters. Pretty impressive. And it can fly using diesel fuel if needed.

[@petersmythe6462]

Su-25 vs A-10 vs Super Tucano *AIR TO AIR BATTLE*

[@ausintune9014]

SU-25 win because it can carry long range AtA missiles.

[@Buddysmom]

Ausintune so as the a 10 both are exactly the same

[@Pulprat]

There is quite a cute story about when the Blue Angels were performing in the Soviet Union. At every airbase they went to they were given an opportunity to fly the Soviet aircraft. The one aircraft none of them had any interest in flying was the SU 25. Finally one of the pilots was put in a position where he just couldn’t refuse. When he got back from his flight he told his fellow pilots that he thought it was the best Aircraft he had ever flown.

[@rolandlee6898]

Syria. With their "low tech, cheap, ineffective, outdated" tech Russians achieved more in 2 weeks than the US with their supposedly superior weapons did in 2 years. Also this plane carries laser guided ATGM's, which are essentially identical in purpose and operation as the Hellfire. Why is the Russian one low-tech but an identical US made missile is high-tech? Makes no sense. And dude, when you speak about the A-10, the words "high tech" should never be mentioned unless they follow the word "NOT". The A-10 is as low tech as it gets. And the cannon, that the fanboys so desperately masturbate all over, it actually the most useless weapon it could have. Even when it was designed it was bullshit, tests on old M48 tanks were rather underwhelming. 90% of the rounds miss even at close range, way closer that you would ever like to be, and 90% of those that hit - fail to cause any damage bedside chipping the paint. On open personnel its also extremely ineffective. The gun's weight in literally anything else would be more effective. Also, the gun on the Su-25 can match the GAU8 in terms of effect on target, but Russian military inst run by businessmen who need to sell every piece of shit they make, so they knew from the start that a gun in the then already present situation was a useless weapon. But not only that, the Russian guns, even gatling guns, are far better than the US ones. For one they are gas operated, not electronic or hydraulic, which makes them 1) not have a spool-up time, 2) not rely on auxiliary systems that increase the probability of malfunction, 3) weigh several times less, all while delivering identical effect on target. The A-10 being low-tech is exactly why its being used, same with Su-25. Why waste S150k bomb on a illiterate peasant? No wonder we cant win a war while being trillions in debt, and Russians kicked ass in Syria making a notable difference within a week. You cant win if the ammunition you expend costs more than the target you destroy. You are the one who loses in that engagement.

[@capitalismisbestism8639]

Roland Lee the Russians have lost every battle they were in Syria. Russian military sucks. Russian military uses rusted naval craft, rusted ground vehicles, rusted aircraft, and staging soldiers. The Russians are a paper tiger,

[@rolandlee6898]

Right... which is why the rebels have basically lost the war by now... Makes sense.

[@Lipi19821]

Anti Russian Refuter aka 'ARR' haha thats why syria allready declared winning the war on terror...maybee u should read some.real syrian news and not cnn wich doesnt even report on that war since russians started bombing jihadis....for abvious reasons....

[@marks238]

Spot on Roland. Russian Air Force was the most effective in Syria.

[@lukabogdanovic4658]

Roland Lee a 10 isnt high tech russia has only high zech

[@ΔημήτρηςΑδάμος-δ8λ]

i always enjoy your videos.keep up the good work!!

[@ok88warrior]

8:30 the only issue with these planes is that they require push start

[@hipolitolopezbaca6293]

The Peruvian air force owns a squadron of 12 of these .magnificent aircraft

[@AlexP-jz9sg]

Kermit the frog talking about the frogfoot.

[@maggiweber]

Now i cant unhear that ^^

[@OZOZOZ968]

I have played Battlefield 4 and nothing feels better than using this jet looks damn accurate ! Ps love the videos you sound like a good blime

[@pedromoraes88]

Matsiclopedia

[@Accentaur]

Matsiclopedia Canadia!

[@matthewwagner47]

Great weapons platform,multi-role aircraft. Effective against infantry and infantry protection.

[@vippsmillennial6336]

0:42 No....No...No...don't you do that FPSRussia shit!!

[@vippsmillennial6336]

Bruh...love to see a video on strategic lifters like C 130. And by the way, love your videos!!

[@Revivethefallen]

And thank you so so much for the wonderful videos about all these great military machines I love it

[@jimtalbott9535]

"for a war we're never going to fight.".....we all damn-well HOPE!

[@alphapapahern]

As Miyagi would say: Rule #1: Karate for D-fens only. Rule #2: First learn rule #1.

[@jimtalbott9535]

@@alphapapahern True enough. And don't forget waxing....on...then off....

[@archieseymour8175]

For an inspiring future army officer having a channel like this to broaden my knowledge on global militaries is amazing. Thank you matsimus please do military profiles

[@janjasonleobanaag8511]

Notifications Squad!

[@baku2461]

the su25 is my favourite aircraft ever, because it looks badass it's strong af and it has one hell of a payload

[@nworesistance9834]

Pls do video on Russian VDV airborn troops. They have cool vehicles like 2S25 sprut SD light tank and BMD4. In real combat they can be airdropped inside the tank.