[2023] Su-25BM 558 ARZ strike jet aircraft

The upgraded version of the iconic Su-25 strike aircraft comes equipped with new engines, digital avionics and advanced fire-and-forget weapons.

Su-25BM 558 ARZ, strike aircraft, USSR, rank VII. Event aircraft.
Features:

• More powerful engine
  
• HUD and MFD in the c*ckpit
  
• Fire-and-forget weapons: Kh-29T and KAB-500Kr

The main aviation prize in the big War Thunder event is the Su-25BM 558 ARZ strike aircraft in service with the air forces of Kazakhstan and Belarus. The new aircraft differs from the basic version having a new power plant, and most importantly, upgraded targeting and navigation electronics, which allows the use of more advanced types of weapons.

The Su-25BM received new engines, familiar to War Thunder veteran pilots from the Su-25T and the premium Su-39. More powerful engines do not give a significant increase in maximum speed, but make it easier to take off and maneuver with a heavy payload onboard.




The primary good news for pilots is the digital avionics of the new aircraft. A multifunctional display (MFD) and an HUD indication are now available in the c*ckpit view. The updated avionics make it possible to use advanced air-to-surface weapons. In addition to the truly diverse arsenal of the basic Su-25, the Su-25BM offers Kh-29T missiles with a TV guidance system (up to two missiles at a time), as well as KAB-500Kr guided bombs (up to four of them). Both new weapons are of the “fire and forget” type, preventing the target from detecting incoming munition with its radar warning system.



High-torque, maneuverable and fast enough, the Su-25BM with an armored c*ckpit and protection of vital components has no obvious shortcomings. It is ideal for attacking ground targets, both in the old fashioned way with unguided rockets and bombs, as well as with advanced avionics. Guided missiles R-60M and R-73 give a good chance to defend against enemy aircraft. What you should avoid on the Su-25BM is speeding in a level flight or dive, where a heavy attack aircraft has a chance to lose control and collapse even at speeds of about 1,000 km/h.



The special Su-25BM 558 ARZ will be an excellent alternative to the basic version of the Su-25 if you already have the Frogfoot in your hangar. If not, then the Su-25BM will be a real discovery for fans of aviation and mixed game modes, especially since getting it in the game won't be so difficult!


This vehicle is obtainable through the “Summer Extreme” event. Click here to learn more.[steamcommunity.com]