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Description
The Sukhoi Su-75 LTS (short for Light Tactical Aircraft in Russian), dubbed "Checkmate", is a single-engine, fifth-generation stealth fighter aircraft under development by Sukhoi for export and for the Russian Aerospace Forces.

Design and development

A prototype was unveiled at the 2021 MAKS (air show) with President of Russia Vladimir Putin in attendance. The Checkmate's maiden flight is expected in 2023 and initial deliveries are planned for 2026-2027. The Checkmate is designed to be low cost and for export, and may compete with the Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II and other aircraft of the same light to medium-weight category. Production is forecast to be 300 planes over 15 years.
According to the jet's designers, the Checkmate is designed to fly with a range of up to 3,000 km (1,864 mi), carry a payload of up 7,400 kg (16,314 lb), and reach speeds of up to Mach 2. The fighter jet will also feature an internal weapons bay with 5 missiles and an autocannon.

Description
The Sukhoi Su-75 LTS (short for Light Tactical Aircraft in Russian), dubbed "Checkmate", is a single-engine, fifth-generation stealth fighter aircraft under development by Sukhoi for export and for the Russian Aerospace Forces.

Design and development

A prototype was unveiled at the 2021 MAKS (air show) with President of Russia Vladimir Putin in attendance. The Checkmate's maiden flight is expected in 2023 and initial deliveries are planned for 2026-2027. The Checkmate is designed to be low cost and for export, and may compete with the Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II and other aircraft of the same light to medium-weight category. Production is forecast to be 300 planes over 15 years.
According to the jet's designers, the Checkmate is designed to fly with a range of up to 3,000 km (1,864 mi), carry a payload of up 7,400 kg (16,314 lb), and reach speeds of up to Mach 2. The fighter jet will also feature an internal weapons bay with 5 missiles and an autocannon.