Russian Su-25K Frogfoot Lt. Col. Alexander Rutskoy August 1988 Hobby Master HA6107 scale 1:72

Russian Su-25K Frogfoot Lt. Col. Alexander Rutskoy August 1988 Hobby Master HA6107 scale 1:72
Highly detailed Hobby Master pre-painted diecast metal model
Scale: 1:72

In 1999 Russia decided to upgrade their aging Su-25 aircraft with actual work beginning in 2001. The first of the upgraded aircraft designated Su-25SM (Stroyevoy Modernizirovannyi) Grach Rook) flew on March 3, 2002 with the first six modernized aircraft entering service with the Russian Air Force in December 2006. The idea behind the modernization was to expand the life of the Su-25, make it All-Weather capable, more lethal and reduce operating and maintenance cost. Increased ordnance loads and a wider selection were also added.

General Sukhoi Su-25 Specifications Manufacturer – Sukhoi Design Bureau Role – Close Air Support (CAS) Number Built – 1,024 Variants Built Single Seat – Approximately 15 Two-Seat – 9 User Countries – Approximately 28 Crew – 1 (Pilot) Dimensions Length – 15.53 m (51 ft) including nose probe Wingspan – 33.7 m (47 ft 2 in) Height – 4.8 m (15 ft 9 in)