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Su-25 Frogfoot vs Su-30 Flanker-C

Sukhoi Su-25 Frogfoot combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Su-25 Frogfoot
Sukhoi Su-30 Flanker-C combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Su-30 Flanker-C
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Specifications
Su-25 Frogfoot Su-30 Flanker-C
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Sukhoi Sukhoi
First flight 22 February 1975 30 December 1989
Year introduced 1981 1996
Number produced 1000 units 630 units
Average unit price $11 million $37 million
Wing area 30.1 m² 62.0 m²
Wingspan 14.4 m 14.7 m
Height 4.8 m 6.4 m
Length 15.5 m 21.9 m
Maximum speed 970 km/h 2125 km/h
Operational range 1,000 km 3,000 km
Service ceiling 7,000 m 17,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 17,600 kg 33,000 kg
Empty weight 9,500 kg 17,700 kg
Total thrust 2 x 4,100 kgf 2 x 12,497 kgf
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Overview

The Su-25 Frogfoot and the Su-30 Flanker-C are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Sukhoi and Sukhoi respectively.

The Su-30 Flanker-C reaches 2,125 km/h — 2.2x the Su-25 Frogfoot's 970 km/h. The Su-25 Frogfoot has an operational range of 1,000 km vs 3,000 km for the Su-30 Flanker-C. The Su-30 Flanker-C operates at altitudes up to 17,500 m compared to 7,000 m for the Su-25 Frogfoot.

The Su-25 Frogfoot has been produced in 1,000 units vs 630 for the Su-30 Flanker-C. Unit cost is $11M for the Su-25 Frogfoot vs $37M for the Su-30 Flanker-C. The Su-25 Frogfoot first flew 14 years before the Su-30 Flanker-C (1975 vs 1989).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Su-25 Frogfoot or Su-30 Flanker-C?
The Su-30 Flanker-C is faster with a maximum speed of 2,125 km/h compared to the Su-25 Frogfoot's 970 km/h, a difference of 1,155 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Su-25 Frogfoot or Su-30 Flanker-C?
The Su-30 Flanker-C has a longer range at 3,000 km compared to the Su-25 Frogfoot's 1,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the Su-25 Frogfoot or Su-30 Flanker-C?
The Su-30 Flanker-C has a higher service ceiling at 17,500 meters (57,414 ft) compared to the Su-25 Frogfoot's 7,000 meters (22,965 ft).
Which is heavier, the Su-25 Frogfoot or Su-30 Flanker-C?
The Su-30 Flanker-C has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 33,000 kg compared to the Su-25 Frogfoot's 17,600 kg.
Which is larger, the Su-25 Frogfoot or Su-30 Flanker-C?
The Su-30 Flanker-C is longer at 21.9 meters compared to the Su-25 Frogfoot's 15.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Su-25 Frogfoot or Su-30 Flanker-C?
The Su-30 Flanker-C is more expensive at approximately $37 million per unit compared to the Su-25 Frogfoot at $11 million.
Which entered service first, the Su-25 Frogfoot or Su-30 Flanker-C?
The Su-25 Frogfoot entered service first in 1981, 15 years before the Su-30 Flanker-C which entered service in 1996.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Su-25 Frogfoot or Su-30 Flanker-C?
The Su-25 Frogfoot has been produced in greater numbers with 1,000 units compared to 630 units of the Su-30 Flanker-C.