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American expert compared the "Warthog" with modernized Su-25

Created in the Soviet Union, the Su-25 was, finally, upgrade package, able to upgrade the existing fleet of aircraft to modern standards, пишет The National Interest.

Американский эксперт сравнил «Бородавочника» с модернизированным Су-25

It is a version of the Su-25SM3, which, According to the author, compete with the US A-10 "Warthog".

According to the magazine, in the course of modernization of engines have been replaced, avionics and avionics. Attack was an opportunity to confront the fighters with missiles R-77 and R-27 class "air - air". The result was virtually a new combat vehicle.

Attack aircraft survivability enhanced by installing complexes "Vitebsk-25", creating for enemy missiles "phantom goal". Besides, new EW systems make it difficult to defeat aircraft missiles, suggestive using radar.

Also updated the car has received a new system of SVP-24 "Hephaestus", allows you to apply "smart" bombs.

Compared with the "Warthog", Russia's "Rook" is faster and has another advantage - its guidance system is located in the bow, which, incidentally,, somewhat limits its possibilities, says expert.

At the same time, A-10 retained superiority in the use of electro-optical missiles such as "fire and forget", However, these munitions are currently appeared drawback - the modern electronic warfare systems learned to deal effectively with them.

In turn, the Su-25SM3 received equipment for laser guidance, which allows you to direct the missile to the target clearly in terms of radio interference.

Summarizing, the author notes, that each of the comparable aircraft has its advantages. So, "Warthog" is focused on the use of its powerful guns and electro-optical missile, and "Grach", in its turn, - at the precise bombing and the use of weapons with laser guidance.

                          
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