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I Bought the Su-25K So You Don't Have to | War Thunder

📚 Main Topics

Overview of the SU-25K
- Rank 6, Battle Rating 10.3 strike aircraft in the Russian air tree.
- Currently on sale for 50% off from May 7th to May 14th, priced at $30, including 15 days of premium time and 2,000 golden eagles.
Aircraft Specifications
- Twin-engine, subsonic strike aircraft.
- Decent acceleration but not the best maneuverability.
- Notable weapons loadout including:
  - R-60MK air-to-air missiles (all-aspect IR).
  - Various ground ordnance options (dumb bombs, napalm, unguided rockets).
Gameplay Experience
- Effective in ground realistic battles with a focus on high-risk, high-reward gameplay.
- Strategies for using guided missiles and unguided rockets.
- Tips for targeting and utilizing the aircraft's capabilities effectively.
Air Battles Performance
- Standard loadout includes gun pods, S-8 rockets, FAB-500s, and R-60 MKs.
- Emphasis on ground pounding and taking out AI targets for additional points.
Customization and Skins
- Various camouflage skins based on different countries, including Czech, Iraqi, Bulgarian, and North Korean designs.

✨ Key Takeaways

The SU-25K is a versatile strike aircraft that excels in ground battles, making it a valuable addition for players interested in ground attack roles.
Players should practice using guided missiles and familiarize themselves with the aircraft's controls to maximize effectiveness.
The aircraft's premium status provides additional bonuses, enhancing the overall gameplay experience.

🧠 Lessons Learned

Practice Makes PerfectMastering the use of guided weapons requires practice and a good understanding of the aircraft's mechanics.
Situational AwarenessPlayers must remain vigilant and aware of their surroundings, especially in air battles where the SU-25K is less maneuverable.
Utilize TeamworkRelying on teammates for scouting can significantly improve targeting accuracy, especially when using laser-guided missiles.

Overall, the SU-25K is highly recommended for both new and experienced players, particularly during the promotional sale period.

Transcript excerpt

0:00 Yo, what's up guys? Stack here doing a plane review today on the SU-25K. This is a rank six battle rating 10.3 strike aircraft for the Russian air tree. I'm making this video because as of May 7th till May 14th, this plane along with other premium packs will be on sale for 50% off. This pack in particular will be going for $30 and in it you can get the SU-25K, 15 days of premium time and 2,000 golden eagles. The vehicle itself is the export model of the regular SU-25 in the tech tree and I have quite the

0:30 history with this aircraft as I grinded almost the entire Russian air tree with it. And if you don't believe me, just look at my history playing this. It actually kind of hurts just to see how much I played this thing. I have no life, guys. Jokes aside, in terms of stats, it is a twin-engine subsonic strike aircraft, not the best in maneuverability, but decent in acceleration. The weapons loadout is the standout feature of this plane with the air-to-air missiles being the R-60MKs. These are all aspect IR missiles, really good at this battle rating in my opinion. For [music] ground ordnance,

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