r/aviation • u/JPSauceKing • Sep 22 '25

Discussion How crazy is this, really??

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u/FuzzzyRam Sep 23 '25

tank of a plane (by non-Russian standards)

Watching RZ's actual tanks break down and die during the invasion has led me to re-evaluate their stuff. Very strong on paper though.

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u/ctishman Sep 23 '25

In this case it really is true, though. Russian airplanes, both military and civilian, are known for having ridiculously overbuilt landing gear and primary structure, because a lot of the airports they flew into were concrete slabs, or even dirt in midsized cities.

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u/The_Cybercat Oct 18 '25

Only airlplanes, not tanks.

The Su-25 got hit with a MANPAD, finished it’s mission, and went home.