AMX vs Su-25 Frogfoot
Overview
The AMX and the Su-25 Frogfoot are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Alenia/Aermacchi/Embraer and Sukhoi respectively.
Top speed is 1,160 km/h for the AMX vs 970 km/h for the Su-25 Frogfoot. The AMX has an operational range of 550 km vs 1,000 km for the Su-25 Frogfoot. The AMX operates at altitudes up to 13,000 m compared to 7,000 m for the Su-25 Frogfoot.
The AMX has been produced in 200 units vs 1,000 for the Su-25 Frogfoot. Unit cost is $13M for the AMX vs $11M for the Su-25 Frogfoot. The Su-25 Frogfoot first flew 9 years before the AMX (1975 vs 1984).
| Italian-Brazilian ground-attack aircraft, notable for its deployments during the Kosovo War and ongoing use in the Brazilian Air Force. | |
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| Origin country | 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇮🇹 Italy |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Alenia/Aermacchi/Embraer |
| First flight | 15 May 1984 |
| Year introduced | 1989 |
| Number produced | 200 units |
| Average unit price | $13 million |
| Soviet close air support aircraft, prominent during Afghan War, designed for ground targets engagement under heavy fire conditions. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Sukhoi |
| First flight | 22 February 1975 |
| Year introduced | 1981 |
| Number produced | 1000 units |
| Average unit price | $11 million |
| Wing area | 68.9 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 8.8 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.6 m â—‰ |
| Length | 13.6 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 1160 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 550 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 13,000 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 13,000 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 6,730 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 5,003 kgf â—‰ |
| Wing area | 30.1 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 14.4 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.8 m â—‰ |
| Length | 15.5 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 970 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,000 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 7,000 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 17,600 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 9,500 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 4,100 kgf â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the AMX or Su-25 Frogfoot?
The AMX is faster with a maximum speed of 1,160 km/h compared to the Su-25 Frogfoot's 970 km/h, a difference of 190 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AMX or Su-25 Frogfoot?
The Su-25 Frogfoot has a longer range at 1,000 km compared to the AMX's 550 km.
Which can fly higher, the AMX or Su-25 Frogfoot?
The AMX has a higher service ceiling at 13,000 meters (42,650 ft) compared to the Su-25 Frogfoot's 7,000 meters (22,965 ft).
Which is heavier, the AMX or Su-25 Frogfoot?
The Su-25 Frogfoot has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 17,600 kg compared to the AMX's 13,000 kg.
Which is larger, the AMX or Su-25 Frogfoot?
The Su-25 Frogfoot is longer at 15.5 meters compared to the AMX's 13.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the AMX or Su-25 Frogfoot?
The AMX is more expensive at approximately $13 million per unit compared to the Su-25 Frogfoot at $11 million.
Which entered service first, the AMX or Su-25 Frogfoot?
The Su-25 Frogfoot entered service first in 1981, 8 years before the AMX which entered service in 1989.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AMX or Su-25 Frogfoot?
The Su-25 Frogfoot has been produced in greater numbers with 1,000 units compared to 200 units of the AMX.