The (or Grach ) manual provides comprehensive documentation for operating this Soviet-era ground attack aircraft, popularly known as the "flying tank" due to its heavy titanium-armored cockpit. Official and highly detailed manuals are primarily accessible through flight simulation platforms like Digital Combat Simulator (DCS) . Manual Overview and Variants

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.

Documentation generally focuses on two primary versions of the aircraft:

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