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AMX vs Su-25 Frogfoot

AMX vs Su-25 Frogfoot at a glance — top speed 1,160 vs 970 km/h, range 3,336 vs 1,000 km, max takeoff weight 13,000 vs 17,600 kg, built 200 vs 1,000 units.

AMX combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇧🇷🇮🇹 AMX
Sukhoi Su-25 Frogfoot combat aircraft side profile drawing
Specifications
AMX Su-25 Frogfoot
Origin country 🇧🇷 Brazil🇮🇹 Italy 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer AMX International Sukhoi
First flight 15 May 1984 22 February 1975
Year introduced 1989 1981
Number produced 200 units 1000 units
Average unit price $13 million $11 million
Wing area 68.9 m² 30.1 m²
Wingspan 8.8 m 14.4 m
Height 4.6 m 4.8 m
Length 13.6 m 15.5 m
Maximum speed 1160 km/h 970 km/h
Operational range 3,336 km 1,000 km
Service ceiling 13,000 m 7,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 13,000 kg 17,600 kg
Empty weight 6,730 kg 9,500 kg
Total thrust 1 x 5,003 kgf 2 x 4,505 kgf
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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 AMX has a longer range at 3,336 km compared to the Su-25 Frogfoot's 1,000 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.