A lighter, faster version designed for close air support (CAS) using simpler avionics like the ASP-17 gunsight and Klen-PS laser rangefinder .
According to the technical manuals, the Su-25 is built for rugged frontline operations: Su25 Sturmovik Manual
The (or Grach ) manual provides comprehensive documentation for operating this Soviet-era ground attack aircraft, popularly known as the "flying tank" due to its heavy titanium-armored cockpit. Official and highly detailed manuals are primarily accessible through flight simulation platforms like Digital Combat Simulator (DCS) . Manual Overview and Variants A lighter, faster version designed for close air
10 wing pylons carrying a mix of FAB series bombs, S-8/S-13/S-25 unguided rockets, and guided missiles like the Kh-25ML or Vikhr anti-tank missiles. S-8/S-13/S-25 unguided rockets
DCS: Su-25A Frogfoot Flight Manual - Digital Combat Simulator