According to the technical manuals, the Su-25 is built for rugged frontline operations:

Features an all-welded titanium "bathtub" enclosure for pilot protection and the SPO-15 "Beryoza" radar warning receiver to detect enemy threats. Critical Operational Procedures Manuals outline specific flight and combat sequences:

10 wing pylons carrying a mix of FAB series bombs, S-8/S-13/S-25 unguided rockets, and guided missiles like the Kh-25ML or Vikhr anti-tank missiles.

A lighter, faster version designed for close air support (CAS) using simpler avionics like the ASP-17 gunsight and Klen-PS laser rangefinder .

An advanced variant featuring the Shkval optical TV targeting system , allowing for precision day/night attacks and SEAD (Suppression of Enemy Air Defenses) missions. Key Aircraft Specifications