Su-25T Frogfoot
DCS WORLD - QUICK REFERENCE
V-SPEEDS
| Speed | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Vr (normal) | 240-260 km/h | Rotation - ease nosewheel at 160-180 km/h |
| Vr (max weight) | ~280 km/h | Rotation fully loaded |
| Flap retract | > 320-340 km/h | Above 150 m AGL |
| Gear limit | < 400 km/h | Max speed gear transit |
| Flap deploy limit | < 350 km/h | Max speed for flap extension |
| Approach (normal) | 250 km/h | Final approach, standard weight |
| Approach (heavy) | 270-280 km/h | Final approach, heavy stores |
| Corner speed | 600-650 km/h | Best sustained turn rate |
| Bingo fuel | 800-1,000 kg | Minimum RTB fuel (mission dependent) |
POWER SETTINGS
| Phase | Setting |
|---|---|
| Takeoff | 100% MILITARY POWER (no afterburner) |
| Climb | 100% MIL - 500 km/h IAS |
| Cruise (high alt) | 75-85% RPM / 700-750 km/h |
| Cruise (low level) | 85-90% RPM / 500 km/h |
| Attack run | 100% MIL - 550-700 km/h |
| Approach | As required - maintain 250 km/h |
| Go-around | 100% MIL - retract gear / flaps |
FLAP SCHEDULE
| Setting | Max Speed | Use |
|---|---|---|
| UP | Any | Cruise / combat |
| Takeoff | ≤ 400 km/h | Takeoff roll and initial climb |
| FULL (Landing) | ≤ 350 km/h | Final approach and landing |
ENGINE LIMITS
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Max EGT (start) | < 500 C before 33% RPM |
| EGT at Idle (40%) | ~440 C |
| Max RPM (continuous) | 100% MIL (no afterburner) |
| Idle RPM | ~40% |
| Engine type | R-195 turbojet (non-afterburning) |
| Oil pressure | Normal range - check green arc |
KEY NUMBERS
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Internal Fuel | ~3,600 kg |
| Fuel Burn (cruise) | ~1,500-2,000 kg/hr |
| Takeoff Roll | ~750 m (sea level) |
| Landing Roll (with chute) | ~600 m |
| Pattern Alt | 500 m AGL |
| Vikhr ATGM range | 6-8 km |
| Max Payload | 4,400 kg (11 hardpoints) |
| GSh-30-2 Ammo | 250 rounds (30mm) |
| Max G (clean) | +6.5 g |
| INS Alignment | ~3 min stationary |