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

📚 main topics

• Pack and aircraft overviewThe Su-25K is a rank VI, BR 10.3 premium strike aircraft, offered in a pack with premium time and Golden Eagles. The reviewer has used it extensively to research the Russian air tree. 0:00
• Weapons and capabilitiesIts standout features include R-60MK all-aspect missiles, a wide range of bombs and rockets, and laser-guided Kh-29L and Kh-25ML missiles. It is subsonic, accelerates decently, and is not especially maneuverable. 0:30
• Ground battlesLaser-guided missiles can be powerful, but without a targeting pod or good zoom, pilots need a steady aim and help spotting targets. Diving toward targets helps keep the missiles under control; unguided S-25O rockets are useful when clouds limit visibility. 1:33
• Air battlesThe reviewer uses R-60MKs for close-range attacks and rockets and gun pods to destroy AI ground targets. The aircraft can earn kills, but its limited maneuverability makes it a situational fighter. 5:41

• Camouflage optionsThe video shows export-themed skins, including Czech, Iraqi, Bulgarian, North Korean, and holiday designs. 7:13

  ✨ key takeaways

• Strong in ground battlesThe Su-25K can carry a flexible payload and rack up ground kills, but success with guided weapons depends on spotting targets and carefully controlling the aircraft. 2:03

• Missile limitationsR-60MKs are effective at short range against opponents without flares, but they are easily distracted by flares. The aircraft’s basic radar warning receiver also means pilots need to stay alert. 3:36
• Accessible, with a learning curveThe reviewer considers it durable and relatively easy to master for a strike jet, though players must learn its guided weapons and set up key binds. 8:15

• Situational in air battlesIt is not a dogfighter, but its missiles, cannons, and gun pods can still produce kills in the right circumstances. 8:45

  🧠 lessons learned

• Use a diving approachFor laser-guided missiles, approach from altitude in a dive and keep the nose pointed at the target to maintain control and improve accuracy. 2:03

• Choose weapons for conditionsUse laser-guided missiles when visibility and spotting allow, and S-25O rockets with rocket CCIP when clouds make guided attacks difficult. 4:38

• Attack within missile rangeThe reviewer launches R-60MKs from under two kilometres and takes advantage of targets that lack flares. 6:12

  🏁 conclusion/next steps

• Reviewer’s verdictThe reviewer rates the Su-25K nine out of ten, especially recommending it for ground battles. The sale and included premium bonuses make it appealing, but new players should account for its learning curve and lack of a targeting pod. 8:15

• Viewer feedbackThe reviewer invites viewers to share their opinions and suggest another aircraft or tank to review, provided it is owned and fully spaded. 9:17