Would a FF Su-25T be possible?

[upyr1]

The Su-25T was canceled so it was a demonstrator more than anything. It used the SKVAL targeting system which is already modeled in the KA-50 the only system I have the biggest question about would be the ARM targeting pod. 

[bies]

"T" would be a poor choice, just a few prototypes built, poor kinematic performance, poor maneuverability, unfinished, lacking documentation and SME to cooperate thus reduced realism/fidelity, not accepted by the military, zero history, zero relevance.

But classic serial Su-25 as full fidelity would be great, i have to admit. In pair with Mi-24 over Afganistan map as 1980s Soviet CAS. It was one of the most widely used combat jet during last 40 years. Maybe it could be possible. But for now even Su-17M is not officially confirmed. Only time will tell.

Edited July 26, 2023 by bies

[Migratingcoconut]

Having flown both of the 25s we get in game, I much prefer the speed and maneuverability of the 'flat' model. It loses that same precision strike capability so I guess it's down to your preference. I prefer flying my ordinance on target generally over playing a sim within a sim to get the weapon to do that for me most of the time. Not that that's un-fun in and of itself.

I guess for precision ground strike the su-24 could fulfill that? Long as it's not too lacking in documentation like most Russian planes, which is quite unfortunate. Almost makes me wish for a sort of middle-ground between the FC3 level and total FF.

[Dr_Pavelheer]

Su-17/22M4 would be neat, while it doesn't have any Shkval or Kaira equivalent it does carry a lot of the same weapons Su-25T does, including Kh-29T, Kh-25MP and Kh-58.

It can carry laser guided missiles but it employs them in the same way Su-25 does which makes them a bit less useful

[upyr1]

On 7/24/2023 at 12:38 PM, bies said:

"T" would be a poor choice, just a few prototypes built, poor kinematic performance, poor maneuverability, unfinished, not accepted by the military, zero history, zero relevance.

But classic serial Su-25 as full fidelity would be great, i have to admit. In pair with Mi-24 over Afganistan map as 1980s Soviet CAS. It was one of the most widely used combat jet during last 40 years. Maybe it could be possible. But for now even Su-17M is not officially confirmed. Only time will tell.

 

The T's lack of history is why I think it might be possible. Ideally I would like to have both a classic Su-25 and the T as FF Modules to replace the simplifed versions we have. 

20 hours ago, Migratingcoconut said:

Having flown both of the 25s we get in game, I much prefer the speed and maneuverability of the 'flat' model. It loses that same precision strike capability so I guess it's down to your preference. I prefer flying my ordinance on target generally over playing a sim within a sim to get the weapon to do that for me most of the time. Not that that's un-fun in and of itself.

I guess for precision ground strike the su-24 could fulfill that? Long as it's not too lacking in documentation like most Russian planes, which is quite unfortunate. Almost makes me wish for a sort of middle-ground between the FC3 level and total FF.

As stated earlier I'd like to have both, I just think the T might be nice to replace the current one. 

[Ashayar]

I don't know if it could be possible, but any version of the SU-25 would be so cool