Crews of Russian Su-25SM bombers need to abandon the archaic and dangerous tactics of firing at enemy front-line fortifications with 80-mm S-8KOM rockets from a climb. Thanks to this, the combat vehicle will leave the range of man-portable air defense systems (MANPADS) "Igla", Piorun and Stinger, said military analyst Yevgeny Damantsev.
A much more appropriate solution would be the software and hardware integration of Kh-39 LMUR multi-purpose tactical missiles or UPAB-50S planning guided aerial bombs into the Su-25SM3 ammunition, which can be launched at enemy positions from much greater distances.
In addition, it is necessary to equip the Vitebsk-25 on-board defense systems (BKO) not only with tail ultraviolet sensors of the attacking missile detection system and IR trap units, but also with infrared-ultraviolet modules of optical-electronic countermeasures based on SP3-1500 generators to suppress the IR/UV GSN of enemy SAMs, the analyst added.
Read also materials:
Now on home
The test flight will take place in June 2026
Ivan Khamin proposed an engine design with coupled turbines
Aircraft No. 96115 completed a flight from Zhukovsky to Novosibirsk and back
The platform allows you to send short videos to random people and watch other people's video messages
Likhachev spoke at the AtomSkills championship in Yekaterinburg
The General Designer of NPO Mashinostroyeniya was 74 years old
New friction stir welding technology creates strong bimetallic joints without delamination
Patented technology simplifies the production of lightweight and rigid thin-walled structures
The electromechanical device spins dozens of metal and fiberglass cables, creating a protective zone
New circuit opens the way for reliable electronics in extreme conditions
The Ministry of Health is preparing to launch a system that will store data on vaccinations, contraindications, and refusals
Joint venture established for exploration and processing of raw materials for high-tech industry