A remarkable iteration of the Su-25 family, the Su-25TM (designated the Su-39 for export purposes) emerged as a product of Sukhoi's relentless pursuit of excellence in ground-attack aircraft design. Debuting in the late 1990s, this formidable aircraft marked a significant advancement over its predecessor, the Su-25. Its evolution was spurred by the lessons learned from conflicts such as the Soviet-Afghan War and the First Chechen War, where the Su-25 played a crucial role. The Su-39's capabilities were a testament to its modernization. Its arsenal featured an impressive array of weaponry, including precision-guided missiles like the Kh-29, Kh-25, and Vikhr, which enabled surgical strikes against both ground and naval targets. The integration of advanced avionics and targeting systems significantly enhanced its accuracy and situational awareness, allowing pilots to operate effectively in complex and dynamic environments.
The Su-39 was introduced in Update "La Royale". It stands as an epitome of ground strike prowess, a formidable aircraft purpose-built to excel in the art of precision attacks on terrestrial and naval targets. At its core lies a potent arsenal, highlighted by an array of guided air-to-ground missiles that define its battlefield dominance. Among these are the Kh-29, Kh-25, and Vikhr missiles, each embodying a unique blend of strategic versatility. The Kh-29, renowned for its extended range and pinpoint accuracy, enables the Su-39 to engage high-priority targets with surgical precision, making it a formidable choice for engaging fortified positions or high value targets. The Kh-25, on the other hand, offers rapid response capabilities, swiftly neutralizing time-sensitive threats with its agility and flexibility. Complementing these is the Vikhr missile, engineered to excel in anti-armour engagements, effectively dismantling armoured formations and bolstering ground forces. These air-to-ground missiles, seamlessly integrated into the Su-39's operational framework, transform it into a vanguard of modern warfare, bridging the gap between intelligence and action with lethal finesse.
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Belt | Belt filling | Armor penetration (mm) at a distance: | |||||
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10 m | 100 m | 500 m | 1000 m | 1500 m | 2000 m | ||
HEFI-T/APHE | 42 | 41 | 35 | 29 | 23 | 19 | |
AP-T/HEF-I/APHE/HEF-I | 56 | 54 | 46 | 38 | 31 | 26 | |
AP-T/APHE/APHE | 56 | 54 | 46 | 38 | 31 | 26 | |
APHE/HEF-I/HEF-I/HEFI-T | 42 | 41 | 35 | 29 | 23 | 19 | |
APHE/HEF-I/HEF-I | 42 | 41 | 35 | 29 | 23 | 19 |
Name | Weight | Slot | ||||||||||
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44 kg | ||||||||||||
105 kg | ||||||||||||
20 × | 376 kg | |||||||||||
5 × | 505 kg | |||||||||||
235 kg | ||||||||||||
370 kg | ||||||||||||
367 kg | ||||||||||||
4 × | 456 kg | |||||||||||
250 kg | ||||||||||||
508.3 kg | ||||||||||||
275 kg | ||||||||||||
515 kg | ||||||||||||
374 kg | ||||||||||||
410 kg | ||||||||||||
318 kg | ||||||||||||
297 kg | ||||||||||||
Drop tank (820 liters.) | 59.4 kg | |||||||||||
8 × | 401 kg | |||||||||||
94.3 kg | ||||||||||||
657 kg | ||||||||||||
690 kg | ||||||||||||
520 kg | ||||||||||||
Mercury targeting pod | 211.5 kg | |||||||||||
Kopyo-25 radar pod | 90 kg |
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