In 1986 Lt. Col Rutskoy from the 378th OShAP was shot down while attacking the Mujahedeen. His style of flying was characterized as reckless by his own fellow pilots. After recovering he returned to duty and even though he had seniority he continued to fly. On August 4, 1988 Rutskoy along with another Su-25 carried out a sortie to mark a training camp 6 miles inside Pakistan territory. The Su-25s soon came under attack from a PAF F-16 that downed Rotskoy. Rotskoy ejected, was captured and held for two weeks. Sukhoi Su-25K FrogfootDesigned as a close support aircraft with similar requirements to the US A-10, the Su25 was first flown on February 22nd, 1975.© Copyright 2003-2024 The Flying Mule, Inc. Hobby Master 1:72 Air Power SeriesThe Hobby Master "1:72 Air Power Series" range presents detailed, ready-made diecast models of military aircraft.Hobby Master "1:72 Air Power Series" diecast airplanes feature:
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