![]() ![]() Its maximum speed will be up to twice that of sound. Its maximum combat load will exceed seven tons. It is capable of striking from a high altitude (over 12,000 meters) and operating over a distance of 1,400 kilometers (compared to an average of 1,000 for its Western counterparts). The Checkmate fifth-generation single-engine light fighter will have a low radar signature. Deputy Prime Minister Yuri Borisov told reporters that Russia had its first customer. The Checkmate light tactical aircraft, developed by the Unified Aeronautics Company (OAK, part of the state-owned Rostec Group), was presented at the MAKS air show in July. However, integration of the aircraft into the Russian military should not be ruled out, Manturov said. The Checkmate will therefore be aimed primarily at foreign markets. Even if, again, we can do it ourselves, it's a question of requirements," he explained. We can, for example, attract our foreign partners with a two-seat version. "Foreign colleagues often ask for a two-seater solution. Moreover, we have a fully established budget, both with the participation of the programs of the Ministry of Industry and Trade, and extra-budgetary funds of Rostec and OAC As for foreign participation, it is not excluded," he said on the sidelines of the Eastern Economic Forum in Vladivostok.Īccording to him, foreign customers will be able to finance the creation of a version of the two-seater aircraft. "It absolutely does not depend on foreign customers. Russia will independently finance the creation of the Checkmate fifth-generation fighter without the help of foreign investments, said the head of the Ministry of Industry and Trade, Denis Manturov. It will cost at least half as much as the Rafale and its design will be financed entirely by Russia. Presented at the opening of the MAKS 2021 exhibition, the fifth-generation Checkmate fighter is primarily intended for export. Russia will develop the Checkmate fighter at its own expense Last edited by mlad on Fri 06:08 am, edited 1 time in total. Checkmate will be a great replacement for the aging MiG-29s. Some former Soviet republics such as Belarus, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan as well as countries such as India, Iran, Syria, Serbia are still using MiG-29 fighters. The operating costs and maintenance requirements of the Su-75 Checkmate are likely to be lower than that of the MiG-29. These countries all have a large number of traditional light or medium fighters, including the F-16, F-4, Mirage 2000 and MiG-29 fighters or have a tradition of using Soviet/Russian fighters.įor several reasons, the Checkmate may be more attractive as a replacement for the MiG-29. The main potential customers of the Su-75 Checkmate include Egypt, Iran, India, Vietnam, Belarus and several other countries in Africa. But the Checkmate is a lot cheaper, and the maneuverability seems to be better than the American fighter. The Su-75 Fighter jet is expected to face formidable opponents in the export market, especially the US F-35A. Compared to twin-engine fighters, the cost of a single-engine aircraft is lower, maintenance requirements and operating costs are also lower. In fact, single-engine fighters make up only a small number of the fighters produced in the world today. Likely, the Su-75 Checkmate will be the lightest of the 5th generation fighters, about the same weight as the Swedish JAS-39 Gripen and JF-17 Fierce Dragon, jointly developed by China and Pakistan. Aviation experts say that, from an aerodynamic design perspective, the smaller size of the Su-75 seems to help it have superior stealth capabilities than the Su-57.Īs has been revealed, the Checkmate has a vertical V-shaped tail, quite similar to the layout of the F-35 and like the F-35, the Su-75 has a single engine. Compared to Su-57, the stealth ability of Checkmate will also be better. The Su-75 Checkmate is smaller and cheaper than the Russian twin-engined Su-57 heavy stealth fighter. Russian officials claim that the Su-75 Checkmate will compete with the US F-35 as well as the new Chinese fighter and other competitors in the international market. The Su-75 Checkmate is also likely to come in an unmanned and two-seat version. The price of the Su-75 fighter is also very attractive, according to information, the price of this aircraft is only 25-30 million dollars. The prototype is expected to have its first flight in 2023, and deliveries will begin in 2026. Russia’s Su-75 Checkmate fifth-generation single-engine stealth fighter, with a top speed of Mach 1.8 to Mach 2 with a flight range of 3,000 km and a payload of 7.4 tons. ![]()
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