A-10 Thunderbolt II vs Su-25 Frogfoot
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Specifications
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A-10 Thunderbolt II |
Su-25 Frogfoot |
| Origin country |
🇺🇸 United States |
🇷🇺 Ex-USSR |
| Category |
Combat Aircraft |
Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer |
Fairchild Republic |
Sukhoi |
| First flight |
10 May 1972 |
22 February 1975 |
| Year introduced |
1975 |
1981 |
| Number produced |
716 units |
1000 units |
| Average unit price |
$20 million |
$11 million |
| Wing area |
47.0 m² |
30.1 m² |
| Wingspan |
17.5 m |
14.4 m |
| Height |
4.5 m |
4.8 m |
| Length |
16.3 m |
15.5 m |
| Maximum speed |
675 km/h |
970 km/h |
| Operational range |
463 km |
1,000 km |
| Service ceiling |
13,716 m |
7,000 m |
| Max. takeoff weight |
22,680 kg |
17,600 kg |
| Empty weight |
11,321 kg |
9,500 kg |
| Total thrust |
2 x 8,224 kgf
|
2 x 4,505 kgf
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Which is faster, the A-10 Thunderbolt II or Su-25 Frogfoot?
The Su-25 Frogfoot is faster with a maximum speed of 970 km/h compared to the A-10 Thunderbolt II's 675 km/h, a difference of 295 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A-10 Thunderbolt II or Su-25 Frogfoot?
The Su-25 Frogfoot has a longer range at 1,000 km compared to the A-10 Thunderbolt II's 463 km.
Which can fly higher, the A-10 Thunderbolt II or Su-25 Frogfoot?
The A-10 Thunderbolt II has a higher service ceiling at 13,716 meters (45,000 ft) compared to the Su-25 Frogfoot's 7,000 meters (22,965 ft).
Which is heavier, the A-10 Thunderbolt II or Su-25 Frogfoot?
The A-10 Thunderbolt II has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 22,680 kg compared to the Su-25 Frogfoot's 17,600 kg.
Which is larger, the A-10 Thunderbolt II or Su-25 Frogfoot?
The A-10 Thunderbolt II is longer at 16.3 meters compared to the Su-25 Frogfoot's 15.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the A-10 Thunderbolt II or Su-25 Frogfoot?
The A-10 Thunderbolt II is more expensive at approximately $20 million per unit compared to the Su-25 Frogfoot at $11 million.
Which entered service first, the A-10 Thunderbolt II or Su-25 Frogfoot?
The A-10 Thunderbolt II entered service first in 1975, 6 years before the Su-25 Frogfoot which entered service in 1981.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A-10 Thunderbolt II or Su-25 Frogfoot?
The Su-25 Frogfoot has been produced in greater numbers with 1,000 units compared to 716 units of the A-10 Thunderbolt II.
