Depending on the battlefield situation, the level of jtac control of the attack may vary. Ct this tudy examines whether current and future stratey, dnctnne, and programmed sytem are suitable to perform fire support and peclfically, close air upport cas and cloe air upportltroopsincontact casftic missions for joint expediuonary warfare. Sukhoi su25 frogfoot osprey air vanguard 9 download. They saw close air support as both the most difficult and most inefficient use of aerial assets. In all the other missions the jsf wins f35 pilot says a10 will always be better than f35 in close. The best aircraft for close air support in the twenty. The fighter bombers can stay in the theatre of operations for a comparatively long time because of their deployable radius, waiting to be assigned potential targets. Close air support in the twentyfirst century maj kamal j. The russian government has confirmed that the ground offensive. Numerous people asked for a handy printable version of the quick reference sheet from the back of the world war iii.
New images of multiple aircraft both fixed and rotary wing. Sep 24, 2015 more russian work at alassad airbase in latakia, syria. Primary missions are close air support and ground attack. A us f22 stealth fighter approached the aircraft from across the euphrates river, firing flare decoys in front of them in a maneuver. Su25 frogfoot close air support combat aircraft technical data sheet specifications intelligence description information identification pictures photos images video russia russian air force aviation air defence industry military technology. The sukhoi su25 frogfoot is one of the worlds most effective close air support aircraft and is the only true armored attack aircraft still in production. Military aircraft forecast page 3 sukhoi su25 2007 march 2007 variantsupgrades su25. Su25 frogfoot close air support combat aircraft data.
T62 mbt originally designed in 1962 with various improvements since then. Thwarting plans for a russian airbase, minsk strengthens its air force. Since the early 1980s, the sukhoi su25 nato codename of frogfoot has served the close support air strike interests of the sovietrussian air force as well as the air forces of several nations around the world primarily sovietallied countries or exsoviet states. Russian deployments at alassad airport in syria september.
Discover the best close air support books and audiobooks. Knowledge and application of the principles and proper techniques of small arms used in air defense, together with the correct use of passive air defense will help your unit accomplish its mission. The sukhoi su25 frogfoot was the soviet air forces first massproduced jet purposely designed for the close air support cas role and was a simple, effective and durable attack aircraft that, by 2012, had seen combat in no fewer than 40 conflicts. Knowledge and application of the principles and proper techniques of small arms used in air defense, together with the correct use of passive. Nov 11, 2014 the su 25 grach rook, nato callsigned frogfoot, is a dedicated strike attack aircraft designed for the close air support and antitank roles. The su 25 has seen combat in several conflicts during its more than 30 years in service. Mar 06, 2005 this is a good picture book, but very little real information is provided. But these light aircrafts do not have the speed or the protection to provide close air support in a higher intensity conflict as the a10. It was used extensively in afghanistan where the mountainous terrain was perfect for testing the su 25 s capabilities. A lot of the wars today is against terroristsirregulars without advanced air defenses so shouldnt there be a market for a cheap cas in the middle east and africa. Are close air support cas aircraft like the a10 and su25. Sukhoi design bureau started work to produce the su25 attack aircraft in 1968. This leaves the belarusian army with mi24 attack helicopters as its.
Su 25 frogfoot close air support combat aircraft technical data sheet specifications intelligence description information identification pictures photos images video russia russian air force aviation air defence industry military technology. Thus a new, more focused design is needed in order to properly replace the fleet of a10s. Thwarting plans for a russian airbase, minsk strengthens. A10a, but it was designed for a very similar close air support cas groundattack mission. Sukhoi design bureau started work to produce the su 25 attack aircraft in 1968. Sukhoi su25 close air support airplane hd2014 youtube. Unlike the philosphy behind the a10 the su25 was more akin to being anti infantry close air support, and functions more as a strike jet than loitering upon the battlefield or for the role of a dedicated tank buster. The aircraft can be fitted with ub32a pods for 57mm s5 rockets, b8m1 pods for 80mm s8 rockets, s24 240mm guided rockets and s25 330mm guided rockets. Read close air support books like flying black ponies and harrier ii for free with a free 30day trial. This simulation is an outgrowth of our flaming cliffs series that provides great graphics. It is designed as a closein air support or ground attack aircraft very similar in concept to the u. Nov 01, 2014 same stuff explained above, with addition to brakes and tips 1 nosewheel braking 2 mainwheel brake 3 hydro 1 controls the nosewheel steering unit, the initial chambers of the aileron boosters, the airbrakes, the slats, the flaps and the elevators rudders are not controlled by hydraulic system.
All structured data from the file and property namespaces is available under the creative commons cc0 license. A list of all the su25t weapons and utilities with their statistics and purposes and other useful information pertaining to instruments and indicators. The su 25 and su 28 singleseat, close support aircraft, known by the nato reporting name frogfoot. Su30sm multirole fightersu24 allweather attackinterdictorsu25 close air support hind24 attack he. Additional missions include assistance in safeguarding internal security, conducting disaster relief operations and participating in international peacekeeping operations. Home military aviation f35 a10 will always be better than f35 in close air support. The planes will be upgraded to the su25sm standard, according to the state defense order for 2006. The su25 is a dedicated ground attack jet for the most part oriented for close air support of the soviet ground forces.
Pointedly, it may mean targets may not only be close to friendly forces, but to civilians as well, making targeting even more difficult. A su25 aircraft of the czech air force deploying cruciform parachutes. The su25 has seen combat in several conflicts during its more than 30 years in service. Close air support aviation safety air crashes the crazy story of the very first a10 pilot to land a badlydamaged warthog with no canopy and with the gear up. Overall, there was a decline in the number of aerial bombings reported, compared to previous years, although there were sporadic peaks of activity. United states f22, russian su35 warplanes in close. Belarus has decommissioned all of its su24 bombers and apparently plans to decommission its su25 close air support aircraft. Threat forces recognize that part of their delivery means and other targets beyond air effort will be initially required to obtainartillery range. Manufacturer sukhoi design bureau tbilisi aircraft manufacturing umwhile first flicht 22 februar 1975 t8 introduction 19 julie 1981 status in service primar uisers roushie air force belaroushie air force ukrainian air force north korean air force. The su 25 combines excellent pilot protection and high speed compared to most dedicated attack aircraft. The first prototype made its maiden flight on 22 february 1975. Su25 frogfoot passed for consideration war thunder. Closeair support or cas is a special overbattlefield tactic of aircraft supporting groundbased friendlies operating near enemy targets positions. Since the first dive bombing attempts in world war i and subsequent.
Frogfoot is a singleseat, twinengine jet aircraft developed in the soviet union by the sukhoi design bureau. Close air support cas is defined as air action by fixed and rotarywinged aircraft against hostile targets that are in close proximity to friendly forces and that require detailed integration of each a ir mission with the fire and movement of those forces. The su 25 dcs flaming cliffs module is on sale in ed eshop. The aggressive shape and heavy armament of the su 25 make it an interesting and formidable aircraft. Files are available under licenses specified on their description page. Successful small arms defense against air attack is an essential element of survival on the battlefield.
Fighter units of the air army have the dual mission of providing air. Su25 frogfoot groundattack aircraft comprise the majority of the fixedwing airframes visible on the ground at bassel al assad airfield near latakia on the syrian coast. In military tactics, close air support cas is defined as air action by fixed or rotary winged aircraft against hostile targets that are close to friendly forces, and which requires detailed integration of each air mission with fire and movement of these forces. Learn from close air support experts like kit lavell and lon o. This analysis of commercial satellite imagery at tiyas airbase in syria indicates the scope and proximity of russian and iranian military ties. Both the a10 warthog and su25 frogfoot were designed for close air support, operating in areas of heavy aaa. A study of close air support in two recent lics may therefore reveal lessons for the future. Hornburg throughout the history of military airpower, close air support cas has been one of the most widely debated issues between the air force and army. Singleseat, subsonic, dedicated close air support and ground attack aircraft.
British markings vehicle markings of the british army of the rhine. Su30sm multirole fightersu24 allweather attackinterdictorsu25 close air support hind24 attack helo, and an il76 strategic airlift. The aircraft can be fitted with ub32a pods for 57mm s5 rockets, b8m1 pods for 80mm s8 rockets, s24 240mm guided rockets and s 25 330mm guided rockets. As michael vogel pointed out, practically every assumption you mentioned about the a10 is what we call in the flying world. More russian work at alassad airbase in latakia, syria. It was designed to provide close air support for the soviet ground forces. Close air support cas is a marine corps innovation. So we have made a pdf version for you to download and print out, and perhaps have it laminated. A10 will always be better than f35 in close air support. The november 1994 battle of grozny was an attempt to oust the separatist chechen government of dzhokhar dudayev, sponsored and aided by the government of the russian federation, by seizing the chechen capital of grozny. Are close air support cas aircraft like the a10 and su.
The british have a more complex marking and unit numbering system than other nato countries. Close air support platforms provide a much needed punch to frontline operations supporting friendlies through guns, bombs, rockets, and missiles. The su 25 was built to operate near the forward edge of. Su25 subsonic close air support aircraft designed for use from unimproved airfields. The state trials of the aircraft were completed in december 1980 and it became operational in the following year. The su25 and su28 singleseat, closesupport aircraft, known by the nato reporting name frogfoot. Close air support was the most difficult mission, requiring identifying and distinguishing between friendly and hostile units. The views and opinions expressed or implied in the journal are those of the authors and should not be construed as carrying the official sanction of the department of defense, air force, air. Air force a10s in that they were designed to fly low and slow to provide close air support cas to ground forces engaged with enemy units. Naval torce will provide the enabling power for lhl new comeayouarc cnvlfonment.
The su25 grach rook, nato callsigned frogfoot, is a dedicated strike attack aircraft designed for the close air support and antitank roles. Jtacs use type 1 control when the risk assessment requires them to visually acquire the attacking aircraft and the target under attack. The su25 dcs flaming cliffs module is on sale in ed eshop. The new plane was meant for support of troops from directly over the battlefield and was designed to be an extremely easytouse and maintain subsonic jet aircraft with superior manoeuvrability and damage control.
Download the brief the issue as tensions escalate between the united states and iran in the middle east, russia is engaged in covert and overt cooperation with iran in ways that undermine u. Sukhoi su25 russian aircraft in action gordon, yefim on. The use of air power in close support may become more important than it was in the gulf war. Dcs flaming cliffs eagle dynamics su 25 frogfoot 6 su 25 frogfoot the su 25 frogfoot bears little resemblance to the u. Distribution is unlimited this publication supersedes tc. The aggressive shape and heavy armament of the su25 make it an interesting and formidable aircraft. Air force as a cheaper replacement for the a10 in low threat environments. A su 25 aircraft of the czech air force deploying cruciform parachutes. Dcs flaming cliffs eagle dynamics su25 frogfoot 6 su25 frogfoot the su25 frogfoot bears little resemblance to the u. At the same time, targets engaged in combat are dispersed and concealed, reducing the effectiveness of air attacks.
Although more expensive yefim gordans other book on the su 25 is a much better book. The sukhoi su 25 frogfoot was the soviet air forces first massproduced jet purposely designed for the close air support cas role and was a simple, effective and durable attack aircraft that, by 2012, had seen combat in no fewer than 40 conflicts. Since the early 1980s, the sukhoi su25 nato codename of frogfoot has served the closesupport air strike interests of the sovietrussian air force as well as the air forces of several nations around the world primarily sovietallied countries or exsoviet states. Apr 11, 2019 since the early 1980s, the sukhoi su 25 nato codename of frogfoot has served the close support air strike interests of the sovietrussian air force as well as the air forces of several nations around the world primarily sovietallied countries or exsoviet states. Close air support in 2006 we will not stand toetotoe with our army brethren over this. Close air support or cas is a special overbattlefield tactic of aircraft supporting groundbased friendlies operating near enemy targets positions. It is designed as a close in air support or ground attack aircraft very similar in concept to the u. It was used extensively in afghanistan where the mountainous terrain was perfect for testing the su25s capabilities. Air force a10s in that they were designed to fly low and slow to provide closeair support cas to ground forces engaged with enemy units. Jtacs use type 1 control when the risk assessment requires them to visually acquire the. The russian defence ministrys version says that the incident took place wednesday in the vicinity of the syrian town of mayadin, when two su25 close air support jets were escorting a humanitarian aid convoy. Information gathered from dcs world encylopedia, ed forums, wikipedia, and other websites. Su 25 frogfoot groundattack aircraft comprise the majority of the fixedwing airframes visible on the ground at bassel al assad airfield near latakia on the syrian coast. Recommendations for improving this publication are invited from commands as well as directly from individuals.