Does Ukraine have any Su-25?

Does Ukraine have any Su-25?

Su-25 jet aircraft were dismantled in Europe and shipped to Ukraine – Foreign Policy. The Air Force of Ukraine could receive the strike aircraft from the countries that are helping to resist the Russian aggression.

What replaced the Su-25?

The Su-25 has been upgraded to the Su-25SM3 version. It has a very reliable airframe and huge modernization and repair potential. I believe it will fly for another 10-15 years. Naturally, we will have to replace it eventually and today various options are being considered,” he pointed out.

Does Russia have anything like the a10?

The Frogfoot (SU-25) is an armored beast of an aircraft with an armored cockpit and multiple redundant systems.

How many Su-25 has Russia?

The Sukhoi Su-25 Grach (Russian: Грач (rook); NATO reporting name: Frogfoot) is a subsonic, single-seat, twin-engine jet aircraft developed in the Soviet Union by Sukhoi. It was designed to provide close air support for Soviet Ground Forces….Sukhoi Su-25.

Can the Su-25 go supersonic?

The Su-25’s primary mission profile requires it to fly low and slow over the battlefield to acquire and engage ground targets (it’s the Russian answer to the A-10), and its low amount of wing sweep prohibits supersonic flight, so an afterburner is not only completely unnecessary, it’s downright dangerous to try to use …

Why is Russia not in the Air Force?

“It’s inexplicable to us [SOFREP] why they’re not using their aircraft more,” he said. He added that it’s believed that a lack of parts, the low success rate of getting planes in the air and the limits of mainly dropping dumb bombs has restricted Russia from using more of its air fleet.

Who would win a war US or Russia?

The USA also has an overwhelming advantage over Russia in terms of conventional forces. Russia still has incredible military might, even if it is not as large as NATO’s, with more than a million active troops.

Can a Stinger missile hit a MiG?

Its air-launched variant, the AIM-92 Stinger, also made history when it was used by an MQ-1 Predator drone against an Iraqi MiG-25, during the first-ever aerial battle involving a fighter jet and a UAV. However, the missile failed to hit the Foxbat.

Can Ukrainian pilots fly a 10s?

General Philip Breedlove says some Ukrainian pilots have trained on the A-10 and can fly them. Good point about a ground crew. Maybe Ukraine can hire contractors? Ukraine has shown remarkable resolve, resilience, and military capacity as it defends itself against Russia’s unprovoked and massive attacks.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xlxf39dho3c