General Background

In 1999 Russia decided to upgrade their aging Su-25 aircraft with actual work beginning in 2001. The first of the upgraded aircraft designated Su-25SM (Stroyevoy Modernizirovannyi) Grach (Rook) flew on March 3, 2002 with the first six modernized aircraft entering service with the Russian Air Force in December 2006. The idea behind the modernization was to expand the life of the Su-25, make it All-Weather capable, more lethal and reduce operating and maintenance cost. Increased ordnance loads and a wider selection were also added.

The Aircraft

The 299th Tactical Aviation Regiment (299 BrTA) is based at Mykolaiv/Kulbakino AB. In March 2010 the unit received its first modernized Su-25s, two single-seat Su-25M1s and one Su-25UBM1. The upgrade consists of new GPS, radios, modern calculator sight and pixelated paint scheme. All Su-25s returning to service after March 2013 will have the new pixelated scheme so aircraft numbers blue 07, 08, 38 and 40 returned that year. On August 29, 2014 Su-25M1 Blue 08 c/n 25508110284 was shot down near Starobeshevo by a Russian missile, the pilot ejected safely.

Specifications

• Manufacturer: Sukhoi Design Bureau
• Role: Close Air Support (CAS)
• Number Built: 1024
• User Countries: Approximately 28
• Crew: 1 Pilot
• Dimensions
• Length: 15.53 m (51 ft) including nose probe
• Wingspan: 14.3 m (47 ft 2 in)
• Height: 4.8 m (15 ft 9 in)
• Weight:
• Empty: 9,800 kg (21,605 lbs)
• Normal Takeoff: 14,400 kg (31,835 lbs)
• Maximum Takeoff: 19,300 kg (42,549 lbs)
• Performance
• Power Plant: 2 X Soyuz/Tumansky R-195 Turbojets Producing 44.18 kN (9,921 lbf) Per Engine
• Maximum speed: Mach .079 (975 km/h) (606 mph) @ Sea Level
• Rate Of Climb: 58 m/s (11,400 ft/min)
• Service Ceiling
• Clean: 7,000 m (23,000 ft)
• With Ordnance: 5,000 m (16,000 ft)
• Range: Cruise Clean @ Altitude – 1,000 km (621 nmi)
• Combat Range 750 km (405 nmi) @ Sea Level With 4,400 kg (9,700 lbs) Of Ordnance and 2 External Fuel Tank
• Maximum G-Load: 6.5 g+
• Armament:
• Gun: 1 X 30 mm Gryazev-Shipunov GSh-30-2 Auto-Cannon With 250 Rounds SPPU-22 Gun Pods To House 2 X 23 mm Gryazev-Shipunov GSh-23 Auto-Cannons With 260 Rounds
• Hardpoints
• 11 For Maximum Load of 4,400 kg (9,700 lbs) Of Various Combinations
• Rockets
• UB-32A Rocket Pods For S-5 Rockets
• B-8M1 Rocket Pods For S-8 Rockets
• S-13
• S-24
• S-25
• Missiles
• Air-To-Air
• K-13A
• R-60
• R-73E
• Air-To-Surface
• Kh-23
• Kh-25ML
• Kh-29L
• Anti-Radiation
• Kh-28
• Bombs
• FAB-250 GPB FAB-500 GPB
• KAB-500K TV-Guided
• ZB-500 Incendiary
• Other
• ASO-2V Chaff and Flare Dispensers
• Some Su-25 Deployed in Syria Carried 4 Rows of ASO-2V Dispensers Along Upper Tail Cone
• Surface Behind Vertical Stabilizer
• Radar: Phazoton Kopyo

Product Details

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What are Hobbyco’s delivery options?

Standard Delivery

• Free for orders AU$125 and over*
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What is Hobbyco's return policy?

As a Hobbyco customer, you are entitled to a 30 day return period from the time that the goods you ordered have been received through courier service tracking.

Note: The return delivery time is not included as part of this 30-day return period.

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Delivery Policy

Applicable to physical goods.

After finalising your online order at the checkout page; you will receive an email confirmation containing your order details (sent to your provided email address). We will confirm receipt of your order as soon as possible, and then pick and pack all currently available products pertaining to your online order. All finalised orders confirmed to be dispatched from Hobbyco are then collected by Australia Post (AusPost) normally within 2-3 business days. Orders are subject to handling times of 2-10 business days depending on the peak period and current queue.

Availability of Product and Pre-orders

Hobbyco is primarily a “Bricks and Mortar” retailer and all products shown In-stock are based on digital inventory records. Occasionally discrepancies occur because of theft, clerical error, and/or other events beyond our control. We carry over 50,000 various products, with more being added each week, making it impossible to maintain 100% accuracy.  

If for reasons beyond our control; products that are not available will be highlighted, and you will be notified by the provided email and/or contact number. You may be offered an alternative product, or your account will be credited. You are entitled to request a refund instead of credit.

As a Hobbyco customer, you are entitled to a 30-day return period from the time that the goods you ordered have been received through courier service tracking.

Note: The return delivery time is not included as part of this 30-day return period.

If for any reason you have a change of mind with your purchase or the goods you purchased are faulty or damaged during transit, you are entitled to a refund as long as the following conditions are met:

• You MUST submit an email to info@hobbyco.com.au, or call us  within the 30-day return period, discussing the goods and order number in question, and the reason for return.
• For damaged goods, proof must be provided (such as images of faulty parts, damaged parts and damaged packing box), and goods must be returned with postage paid.
• For any change of mind, goods must be returned in their original condition (including the product packaging) with postage paid.
• For Change of Mind returns, a refund will be credited to your account on receipt of the goods in good (fit for re-sell) condition, so attention to return packaging is important!

This refund policy does not apply to goods that have the following:

• The goods have been used, dropped or broken after opening.
• Any attempt to alter the goods or the same goods has been purchased from an external seller.

EXTERNAL WARRANTY PROCEDURE

Certain brands have an external warranty procedure, you can find them here. Hobbyco aims to assist as best we can with faulty products or repairs, however, it is recommended to check the specific brand’s website to find further information. 

All postage and insurance costs are to be paid by the buyer. We recommend that you return the product via Registered Post and that you pre-pay all necessary postage. You assume any risk of loss, theft or damaged goods during transit. We, therefore, advise you take opt for shipment registration & insurance with your postal carrier. Be certain to return the correct goods, otherwise, if the goods received were not as discussed, Hobbyco will not cover any postage costs to send the goods back.

The sooner we are notified of a change of mind or problem with the received goods, the sooner we can resolve the issue and advise return details.

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