According to Yuri Slyusar, according to the initial plan, they should begin in 2026
DUBAI, November 14. /tass/. Deliveries of the latest Checkmate fighter can begin in 2025 - a year ahead of schedule. This was announced to journalists on Sunday by the head of the United Aircraft Corporation (UAC, part of Rostec) Yuri Slyusar.
"2026 is the beginning of deliveries. We are working on moving it to the left, and it started in 2025," Slyusar said.
At the MAKS-2021 air show, the United Aircraft Corporation (UAC, part of Rostec) held a presentation of a new light tactical aircraft (LTS), called Checkmate. It is expected that the aircraft will make its first flight in 2023.
The Dubai Airshow 2021 International Exhibition will be held from November 14 to 18 in the United Arab Emirates.
