A-10 Thunderbolt II vs Su-25 Frogfoot

American close air support aircraft, renowned for service in the Gulf War with distinctive tank-destroying capabilities.
Picture of A-10 Thunderbolt II
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Fairchild Republic
First flight 10 May 1972
Year introduced 1975
Number produced 716 units
Average unit price $20 million
Soviet close air support aircraft, prominent during Afghan War, designed for ground targets engagement under heavy fire conditions.
Picture of Su-25 Frogfoot
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
Wing area 47.0 m² ◉
Wingspan 17.5 m â—‰
Height 4.5 m â—‰
Length 16.3 m â—‰
Maximum speed 706 km/h â—‰
Operational range 463 km â—‰
Service ceiling 13,716 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 22,680 kg â—‰
Empty weight 11,321 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 4,112 kgf â—‰
3-view profile of A-10 Thunderbolt II
Wing area 30.1 m² ◉
Wingspan 14.4 m â—‰
Height 4.8 m â—‰
Length 15.5 m â—‰
Maximum speed 970 km/h â—‰
Operational range 750 km â—‰
Service ceiling 7,000 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 17,600 kg â—‰
Empty weight 9,500 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 4,100 kgf â—‰
3-view profile of Su-25 Frogfoot

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