The head of Rostec, who estimates the plane will cost around $25 million to $30 million, has said the Russian armed forces are also expected to place an order for the new jet.
Russian officials, the AP reported, have indicated a desire to sell the jet and said that foreign buyers have already expressed interest. The company also published a detailed interactive press release and a video, providing a glimpse into the specifications of the jet. Russian state conglomerate Rostec has showcased its latest project, the Sukhoi Checkmate fighter jet, at the Dubai Airshow 2021. It is expected to make its maiden flight in 2023 with fielding starting in 2026.Ī teaser promotional video released by Rostec before the unveiling of the new jet featured a collection of multinational pilots, suggesting that Russia could be looking at exporting the new fighter overseas. Russia presents Checkmate at Dubai, takes shots at F-35 and Bayraktar. The plane was designed by Sukhoi, part of Rostec, for the light tactical aircraft program. 6 It is the product of the PAK FA ( Russian:, short for. The new fighter jet, which is touted as a light fifth-generation aircraft, purportedly has a max speed of about Mach 2 (about 1,500 mph), a range of about 1,800 miles, and a payload capacity of around 16,000 pounds, the Associated Press reported, citing the company behind the new design.Īdditionally, the design can be reconfigured from a single-seat aircraft to a two-seat plane or set up for unmanned operations, the maker said. The Sukhoi Su-57 ( Russian: -57 NATO reporting name: Felon) 5 is a twin-engine stealth multirole fighter aircraft developed by Sukhoi.
Sputnik/Alexei Nikolskyi/Kremlin via REUTERS