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Su-25 Frogfoot vs Su-7 Fitter

Su-25 Frogfoot vs Su-7 Fitter at a glance — top speed 970 vs 2,150 km/h, range 1,000 vs 1,650 km, max takeoff weight 17,600 vs 15,210 kg, built 1,000 vs 1,847 units.

Sukhoi Su-25 Frogfoot combat aircraft side profile drawing
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Specifications
Su-25 Frogfoot Su-7 Fitter
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Sukhoi Sukhoi
First flight 22 February 1975 7 September 1955
Year introduced 1981 1959
Number produced 1000 units 1847 units
Average unit price $11 million $3 million
Wing area 30.1 m² 34.0 m²
Wingspan 14.4 m 9.3 m
Height 4.8 m 5.0 m
Length 15.5 m 16.6 m
Maximum speed 970 km/h 2150 km/h
Operational range 1,000 km 1,650 km
Service ceiling 7,000 m 17,600 m
Max. takeoff weight 17,600 kg 15,210 kg
Empty weight 9,500 kg 8,937 kg
Total thrust 2 x 4,505 kgf 1 x 9,596 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Su-25 Frogfoot or Su-7 Fitter?
The Su-7 Fitter is faster with a maximum speed of 2,150 km/h compared to the Su-25 Frogfoot's 970 km/h, a difference of 1,180 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Su-25 Frogfoot or Su-7 Fitter?
The Su-7 Fitter has a longer range at 1,650 km compared to the Su-25 Frogfoot's 1,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the Su-25 Frogfoot or Su-7 Fitter?
The Su-7 Fitter has a higher service ceiling at 17,600 meters (57,742 ft) compared to the Su-25 Frogfoot's 7,000 meters (22,965 ft).
Which is heavier, the Su-25 Frogfoot or Su-7 Fitter?
The Su-25 Frogfoot has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 17,600 kg compared to the Su-7 Fitter's 15,210 kg.
Which is larger, the Su-25 Frogfoot or Su-7 Fitter?
The Su-7 Fitter is longer at 16.6 meters compared to the Su-25 Frogfoot's 15.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Su-25 Frogfoot or Su-7 Fitter?
The Su-25 Frogfoot is more expensive at approximately $11 million per unit compared to the Su-7 Fitter at $3.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Su-25 Frogfoot or Su-7 Fitter?
The Su-7 Fitter entered service first in 1959, 22 years before the Su-25 Frogfoot which entered service in 1981.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Su-25 Frogfoot or Su-7 Fitter?
The Su-7 Fitter has been produced in greater numbers with 1,847 units compared to 1,000 units of the Su-25 Frogfoot.