Su-25 Frogfoot vs Tejas
The Su-25 Frogfoot and the Tejas are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Sukhoi and HAL respectively. The Tejas reaches 2,220 km/h — 2.3x the Su-25 Frogfoot's 970 km/h. The Su-25 Frogfoot has an operational range of 1,000 km vs 739 km for the Tejas. The Tejas operates at altitudes up to 16,000 m compared to 7,000 m for the Su-25 Frogfoot. The Su-25 Frogfoot has been produced in 1,000 units vs 38 for the Tejas. Unit cost is $11M for the Su-25 Frogfoot vs $26M for the Tejas. The Su-25 Frogfoot first flew 26 years before the Tejas (1975 vs 2001).
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Sukhoi |
| First flight | 22 February 1975 |
| Year introduced | 1981 |
| Number produced | 1000 units |
| Average unit price | $11 million |
| Indian multirole light fighter, developed in the late 20th century, used primarily by the Indian Air Force and Navy. | |
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| Origin country | 🇮🇳 India |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | HAL |
| First flight | 4 January 2001 |
| Year introduced | 2015 |
| Number produced | 38 units |
| Average unit price | $26 million |
| Wing area | 30.1 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 14.4 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.8 m ◉ |
| Length | 15.5 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 970 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,000 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 7,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 17,600 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 9,500 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 4,100 kgf ◉ |
| Wing area | 38.4 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 8.2 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.4 m ◉ |
| Length | 13.2 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 2220 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 739 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 16,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 13,500 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 6,560 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 8,600 kgf ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Su-25 Frogfoot or Tejas?
The Tejas is faster with a maximum speed of 2,220 km/h compared to the Su-25 Frogfoot's 970 km/h, a difference of 1,250 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Su-25 Frogfoot or Tejas?
The Su-25 Frogfoot has a longer range at 1,000 km compared to the Tejas's 739 km.
Which can fly higher, the Su-25 Frogfoot or Tejas?
The Tejas has a higher service ceiling at 16,000 meters (52,493 ft) compared to the Su-25 Frogfoot's 7,000 meters (22,965 ft).
Which is heavier, the Su-25 Frogfoot or Tejas?
The Su-25 Frogfoot has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 17,600 kg compared to the Tejas's 13,500 kg.
Which is larger, the Su-25 Frogfoot or Tejas?
The Su-25 Frogfoot is longer at 15.5 meters compared to the Tejas's 13.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Su-25 Frogfoot or Tejas?
The Tejas is more expensive at approximately $26 million per unit compared to the Su-25 Frogfoot at $11 million.
Which entered service first, the Su-25 Frogfoot or Tejas?
The Su-25 Frogfoot entered service first in 1981, 34 years before the Tejas which entered service in 2015.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Su-25 Frogfoot or Tejas?
The Su-25 Frogfoot has been produced in greater numbers with 1,000 units compared to 38 units of the Tejas.