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OV-10 Bronco vs Su-25 Frogfoot

OV-10 Bronco vs Su-25 Frogfoot at a glance — top speed 452 vs 970 km/h, range 2,222 vs 1,000 km, max takeoff weight 6,552 vs 17,600 kg, built 360 vs 1,000 units.

North American OV-10 Bronco combat aircraft side profile drawing
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Specifications
OV-10 Bronco Su-25 Frogfoot
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer North American Sukhoi
First flight 16 July 1965 22 February 1975
Year introduced 1968 1981
Number produced 360 units 1000 units
Average unit price $1 million $11 million
Wing area 88.7 m² 30.1 m²
Wingspan 12.2 m 14.4 m
Height 4.6 m 4.8 m
Length 12.7 m 15.5 m
Maximum speed 452 km/h 970 km/h
Operational range 2,222 km 1,000 km
Service ceiling 8,780 m 7,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 6,552 kg 17,600 kg
Empty weight 3,261 kg 9,500 kg
Total thrust 2 x 776 kW 2 x 4,505 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the OV-10 Bronco or Su-25 Frogfoot?
The Su-25 Frogfoot is faster with a maximum speed of 970 km/h compared to the OV-10 Bronco's 452 km/h, a difference of 518 km/h.
Which has longer range, the OV-10 Bronco or Su-25 Frogfoot?
The OV-10 Bronco has a longer range at 2,222 km compared to the Su-25 Frogfoot's 1,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the OV-10 Bronco or Su-25 Frogfoot?
The OV-10 Bronco has a higher service ceiling at 8,780 meters (28,805 ft) compared to the Su-25 Frogfoot's 7,000 meters (22,965 ft).
Which is heavier, the OV-10 Bronco or Su-25 Frogfoot?
The Su-25 Frogfoot has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 17,600 kg compared to the OV-10 Bronco's 6,552 kg.
Which is larger, the OV-10 Bronco or Su-25 Frogfoot?
The Su-25 Frogfoot is longer at 15.5 meters compared to the OV-10 Bronco's 12.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the OV-10 Bronco or Su-25 Frogfoot?
The Su-25 Frogfoot is more expensive at approximately $11 million per unit compared to the OV-10 Bronco at $1.0 million.
Which entered service first, the OV-10 Bronco or Su-25 Frogfoot?
The OV-10 Bronco entered service first in 1968, 13 years before the Su-25 Frogfoot which entered service in 1981.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the OV-10 Bronco or Su-25 Frogfoot?
The Su-25 Frogfoot has been produced in greater numbers with 1,000 units compared to 360 units of the OV-10 Bronco.