The Corporation hopes for an order from the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation
Moscow. October 18. INTERFAX - The Checkmate light single-engine fighter of the fifth generation is planned to be demonstrated to potential customers at exhibitions abroad, said the head of the United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) Yuri Slyusar.
"Judging by the visits of delegations to the pavilion (at MAX), the interest is very great. And, of course, we will now carry this plane to exhibitions if they return to the usual offline mode," Slyusar said in an interview with the Vedomosti newspaper.
He confirmed plans to carry out the first flight of the new fighter in 2023.
"This aircraft as a platform implies both a two-seat, and optionally manned, and unmanned versions. We hope that this approach and modification options will interest our key customer," said the head of the UAC, answering the question whether the Russian Defense Ministry will order Checkmate.
According to him, over time, the new Sukhoi aircraft may be equipped with a "second stage" engine for the Su-57. This "product 30" engine will allow the fighter to develop supersonic speed without afterburner.
The new Sukhoi fighter Checkmate (Checkmate) It was presented to Russian President Vladimir Putin on July 20 at the MAKS-2021 air show. It is planned that the new aircraft will take to the air in 2023, and serial deliveries will begin in 2026. In the future, two-seat and unmanned versions will be created on the basis of the LTS.
According to the developers, Checkmate is able to overcome up to 3 thousand km, accelerate to two sound speeds and carry 7,400 kg of combat load. It will be able to simultaneously attack up to six air, sea and ground targets, including attack drones and fifth-generation foreign aircraft.
The head of Rostec, Sergey Chemezov, estimated the cost of the new aircraft at $ 25-30 million. To reduce the cost, Checkmate will be unified with Su-35 and Su-57 fighters, said Denis Manturov, head of the Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation.
The volume of fighter deliveries for the next 15 years is estimated at 300 vehicles. It will compete with the American F-35 Lightning II and the Swedish JAS-39 Gripen.
