{"product_id":"1-72-su-25m1-frogfoot-blue-08-ukrainian-air-force","title":"1\/72 Su-25M1 Frogfoot Blue 08 Ukrainian Air Force","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral Background\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Aircraft\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManufacturer: Sukhoi Design Bureau\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRole: Close Air Support (CAS)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNumber Built: 1024\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUser Countries: Approximately 28\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrew: 1 Pilot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength: 15.53 m (51 ft) including nose probe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWingspan: 14.3 m (47 ft 2 in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight: 4.8 m (15 ft 9 in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight:\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEmpty: 9,800 kg (21,605 lbs)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNormal Takeoff: 14,400 kg (31,835 lbs)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaximum Takeoff: 19,300 kg (42,549 lbs)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerformance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower Plant: 2 X Soyuz\/Tumansky R-195 Turbojets Producing 44.18 kN (9,921 lbf) Per Engine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaximum speed: Mach .079 (975 km\/h) (606 mph) @ Sea Level\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRate Of Climb: 58 m\/s (11,400 ft\/min)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eService Ceiling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClean: 7,000 m (23,000 ft)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWith Ordnance: 5,000 m (16,000 ft)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRange: Cruise Clean @ Altitude – 1,000 km (621 nmi)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCombat Range 750 km (405 nmi) @ Sea Level With 4,400 kg (9,700 lbs) Of Ordnance and 2 External Fuel Tank\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaximum G-Load: 6.5 g+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArmament:\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGun: 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\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardpoints\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e11 For Maximum Load of 4,400 kg (9,700 lbs) Of Various Combinations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRockets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUB-32A Rocket Pods For S-5 Rockets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eB-8M1 Rocket Pods For S-8 Rockets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eS-13\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eS-24\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eS-25\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMissiles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAir-To-Air\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eK-13A\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eR-60\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eR-73E\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAir-To-Surface\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKh-23\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKh-25ML\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKh-29L\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnti-Radiation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKh-28\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBombs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFAB-250 GPB FAB-500 GPB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKAB-500K TV-Guided\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eZB-500 Incendiary\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOther\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eASO-2V Chaff and Flare Dispensers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSome Su-25 Deployed in Syria Carried 4 Rows of ASO-2V Dispensers Along Upper Tail Cone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSurface Behind Vertical Stabilizer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRadar: Phazoton Kopyo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Hobby Master","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41750072295580,"sku":"HA6108","price":209.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0585\/9095\/3628\/files\/412466_e3fb50e7-efb5-4031-b3ae-8a8bad99ecae.jpg?v=1781885041","url":"https:\/\/www.harveynorman.lol\/products\/1-72-su-25m1-frogfoot-blue-08-ukrainian-air-force","provider":"Hobbyco","version":"1.0","type":"link"}