Warzone/The Drive: Russia Claims Flying Prototypes Of Its New Checkmate Fighter Are Now Under Construction
Russia’s military and the United Arab Emirates have apparently both expressed interest in the single-engine fighter.
Developments in the Sukhoi Checkmate new-generation single-engine fighter program are now coming in rapid succession, with the announcement that the first flying prototypes are now under construction.
At the same time, there are reports in the Russian media of talks on selling the jet to the Russian military, while officials are also hopeful that the United Arab Emirates (UAE) could become more deeply involved in the program.
The Checkmate is currently making its foreign debut at the Dubai Airshow where officials from the United Aircraft Corporation, the conglomerate responsible for the Sukhoi design bureau, have been talking up the prospects of the new fighter.
This is all part of an extensive public relations drive that included a glitzy presentation ceremony in Dubai and even the launch of a signature perfume to accompany the jet’s appearance.
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WNU Editor: Here are the latst images of the Su-75 .... Latest Images Of Russia’s Checkmate Fighter Shows Us Just How Big It Really Is (Updated) (Warzone/The Drive).
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'Checkmate': Russia unveils new warplane… with no pilot -- RT
Russian tech firm unveils unmanned version of cutting-edge Checkmate fighter -- TASS
Russia to Launch Mass Production of Checkmate Fighter Jet in 2026 -- Sputnik
Russia Wants Checkmate Fighter to Operate Alongside Su-57s and Drones -- National Interest
As UAE waits for U.S. F-35s, Russia pitches new warplane in Dubai -- Reuters
Rostec looks to UAE to co-produce Su-75 Checkmate subsystems -- Defense News
Russia holds high hopes for Checkmate at Dubai 2021 -- Asia Times
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