Buy DCS World DCS: Su-25 Flaming Cliffs PC key

DCS World DCS: Su-25 Flaming Cliffs adds the Su-25 “Grach” (Rook), known to NATO by the callsign “Frogfoot,” to DCS World. This dedicated strike aircraft is designed for close air support and anti-tank roles. It has seen combat in several conflicts during more than 25 years of service and has been used by air forces around the world in greater numbers than any later Frogfoot version.

The Su-25 is the forerunner of the Su-25T, which is included for free in DCS World. While it lacks some of the Su-25T’s sensors and weapons, it offers better flight performance and is simpler to operate. The module focuses on ease of use, with keyboard and joystick commands for mission-critical cockpit systems and less reliance on complex cockpit interaction. It includes campaigns and missions, as well as Simulation and Game modes. Its Su-25 simulation is the same one featured in DCS: Flaming Cliffs 3.

Aircraft and cockpit

The Su-25 has an accurate, detailed 3D model with animations and a 6DOF-capable cockpit. Its Advanced Flight Model represents an aircraft powered by two Soyuz / Gavrilov R-195 turbojet engines, each rated at 44.18kN. Cooling air enters at the tail cone to reduce exhaust temperature and the aircraft’s infrared signature.

The cockpit is built around an all-welded 24mm titanium-alloy structure and a transparent windscreen armor block to protect the pilot. It has a single K-36L Zvezda ejection seat. Self-sealing, foam-filled fuel tanks hold 3,600 litres; four PTB-1500 external tanks can extend the aircraft’s range.

Weapons and targeting

Ten wing pylons carry weapons selected for each mission. The aircraft can use Kh-25ML (AS-10 Karen) and Kh-29L (AS-14 Kedge) air-to-ground missiles, as well as R-60 (AA-8 Aphid) air-to-air missiles on the smaller outboard pylons. Rocket options include UB-32A pods with 57mm S-5 rockets, B-8M1 pods with 80mm S-8 rockets, and S-24 240mm and S-25 330mm guided rockets. The Su-25 can also carry 350kg–670kg laser-guided bombs, 500kg incendiary devices and cluster bombs.

A twin-barrel 30mm GSh-30-2 cannon is mounted on the port side of the underside of the fuselage. It holds 250 rounds and can fire at a burst rate of 3,000 rounds per minute. SPPU-22 gun pods can be mounted on the underwing pylons; each carries a twin-barrel 23mm GSh-23 with 260 rounds.

The integrated navigation and aiming system includes an ASP-17 BTs-8 gun and bomb sight, an AKS-750s camera in the nose, and a Klyon PS laser ranger and target designator.

Navigation and protection

The electronic warfare suite includes an SPO-15 Sirena-3 radar warning receiver and Gardeniya radar jammer. An ASO-2V dispenser releases chaff and flares against radar- and infrared-guided missiles.

Navigation equipment includes an RSBN tactical air navigation system (TACAN), an MRP-56P marker beacon receiver, an RV-1S radio altimeter, and air-data and acceleration indicators. Communications equipment comprises an SRO-2 identification friend or foe (IFF) transponder, a SO-69 air traffic control transponder, VHF/UHF transceivers and an air-to-ground radio.

Flight performance

The Su-25 climbs at up to 58m/s and reaches a maximum speed of 950km/h. Its combat radius is 375km, normal range is 750km and ferry range is 7,500km. Its service ceiling is 7,000m.