The promising Russian light tactical aircraft (LTS), known as Checkmate and Su-75, does not pose a threat to the American F-35 Lightning II aircraft, as well as American and European fourth-generation fighters, he said Breaking Defense aviation analyst at Teal Group Richard Abulafia.
The expert did not see the threat from the Russian fighter due to the fact that, in his opinion, many countries that could buy LTS do not want strategic relations with modern Russia. "The higher the weapons system, the more you buy strategic relationships," said a specialist from the United States.
In his opinion, "it does not seem that there is any feeling that they (Russians - approx. "Tapes.ru") offer advanced things."
In November, Rostec CEO Sergey Chemezov said that criticism of the Russian fifth-generation Su-57 heavy fighter in the foreign press is explained by the fact that they see a competitor in the aircraft.
In July, Rostec presented the LTS at the MAKS-21 International Aviation and Space Salon. According to Rostec CEO Sergey Chemezov, a single-engine tactical fighter will cost from 25 to 30 million dollars. As the head of the United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) Yuri Slyusar noted, the aircraft shown in the cabin is a sample that will fly in 2023.
Ivan Potapov
