Su-25M1 – modernized by Ukrainian Air Force, one built, few more are ordered

Sukhoi, Su-25
Su-25 M1 Frogfoot Attack aircraft

The Ukrainian aviation factory in Zaporozhye, undertook the assignment of the modernization of the Ukrainian Su-25 Frogfoot. The project included the reinforcement of structural components, the installment of advanced electronic navigational equipment and a new cockpit with multiple function monitors.
All 90 Su-25 Frοgfoot will be upgraded to Su-25 M1 level. This version will probably carry the new “electronic” colors. The cost for each plane is about 1.232.000 $.
Other systems that were upgraded are the target searching and locking system, which is now fully digital with a 30% increase of its capabilities and the counter measures systems thus improving the survivability of the aircraft.


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