Landing gear retracts in the fuselage. Su-25 made its first flight in 1979. It was designed for close air support. The airplane is very easy to service - all service equipment can be stored in a container and transported by the airplane itself. It has a tandem cockpit.
Fuselage is narrow and long.
Engines are housed in fairings to the sides of the fuselage. Intakes are small and oval in shape. The tail is very tall. Wings have 4 hardpoints each. Landing gear retracts into fuselage.