This Su-25UB of the Russian Air Force is a two-seater version intended for both combat and training. In March 1969, a competition was announced by the Soviet Air Force that called for designs for a new battlefield close-support aircraft.

The major variants used are the single-seat Su-25, the twin-seat Su-25UB, and the Su-25BM target-towing version. In addition, the Russian Air Force received a small number of the Su-25T anti-tank variant, which has been tested under combat conditions in Chechnya .

The Sukhoi Su-28 (also designated Su-25UT – Uchebno-Trenirovochnyy) is an advanced basic jet trainer, built on the basis of the Su-25UB as a private initiative by the Sukhoi Design Bureau. The Su-28 is a light aircraft designed to replace the Czechoslovak Aero L-39 Albatros .

Su-25UB of the Ukrainian Air Force. The Ukrainian Air Force has made use of its fleet of Su-25 warplanes in the War in Donbass, using them for strike missions against pro-Russian separatists, and at times Russian government forces.

Mar 22, 2023 · Su-25UB ("Frogfoot-B") - Two-Seat Trainer based on the T-8UB-1 prototype; appearing in 1985; rear cockpit added for instructor; retaining full-combat capability; 25 examples produced.

Su-25UB. Two seat trainer aircraft, first introduced in 1987. Slightly lengthened fuselage and raised cockpit to accommodate two seats in tandem setup. The Su-25UB retains the all combat abilities of the Su-25. The aircraft can be controlled from both seats. An extensible periscope provides vision for the instructor in the rear seat upon landing.

Jan 12, 2012 · The Russian Air Force’s modernised Sukhoi Su-25UBM ground attack-trainer aircraft has successfully completed flight tests in the Astrakhan region, southern Russia, Defence Ministry spokesman Colonel Vladimir Drik said.

In the late 1980s and early 1990s, several Su-25 variants appeared, including modernised versions, and variants for specialised roles. The most significant designs were the Su-25UB dual-seat trainer, the Su-25BM target-towing variant, and the Su-25T for antitank missions.

May 16, 2014 · The Su-25UB Frogfoot-B (Su-25UBK for export) is the two-seat trainer variant developed as a combat transition trainer for the Russian Air Force. The Su-25UB/UBK is equipped with the same avionics and systems as the Su-25 Frogfoot-A and is fully combat capable and able to use the same ordnance.

Su-25 two-seat variants include: Su-25UB: Two-seat conversion trainer, possibly 130 to 180 built. Su-25UBK: Export two-seater, possibly 20 built. Su-25UT ("Su-28"): Proposed DOSAAF trainer, one conversion from Su-24UB. Su-25UTG: Naval carrier trainer, with ruggedized landing gear and arresting hook, 10 built.