Su-39

The latest upgrade of Su-25 attack plane. Evolution included Su-25T (anti-tank), Su-25TK (commercial, export version) and Su-25TM (Modified). Externally it differs by hunch behind the cockpit and TV sight in the nose. Since then, design has moved farther away from the original Su-25. Production started at Ulan-Ude (South Siberia) factory.
The Su-39 is intended for accurate destruction of any targets on ground, sea and in the air located up to 900km from home aerodrome day and night, in VFR and IFR of the weather conditions and enemy air defense counteraction.
The Su-39 is:
cheapest and effective attack aircraft of its type;
most undemanding - can use diesel fuel instead of kerosene and does not require high-skilled maintenance. Pilots of any grade can muster the aircraft;
the aircraft boasts a 30 year service life, involving routine repairs of an air frame and engine at home aerodrome.
The various and highly effective armament of the Su-39 used in conjunction with an on-board armament control system, sight/navigation system, ECM devices and combat survivability, constitute a powerful attack system capable of executing a large number of combat missions assigned to effectively and reliably safeguard the ground, sea and air frontiers of the country. The aircraft was put in series production 1995.

Technical Data	Photos
Role Ground Attack Crew, prs 1 Ceiling, m 10,000 Range, km 800-1,400 Max speed, kmph 975 Maximum take-off mass, kg 21,500 Wing area, m2 30.10 Wingspan, m 14.36 Lenght, m 15.53 Engines 2 R-195 turbojets, 42kN Payload Capacity, kg 5,000kg of weapons