In general, a single-engine aircraft is better in terms of cost and (less) maintenance requirement and Russia plans to develop new light combat aircraft to replace the aging fleet of Soviet-era MiG-29 fighters and Su-25 close-support aircraft. This model includes a fuselage/wing, tail surfaces, and landing gear. Item is one cast resin 1/700 scale Russian Su-75 Checkmate stealth fighter kit.
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The plane’s thrust-to-weight ratio will be above 1,” the news agency reported, citing an industry source. Russian Air Force stars and serial number decals are also included. It will also have super-maneuverability and improved takeoff and landing performance, thanks to a thrust vector control engine. Russia's new Checkmate fighter jet was unveiled at the MAKS-2021 air show in Zhukovsky, outside Moscow, July 20, 2021. The plane’s maximum speed will be above 2 Mach. “The Sukhoi company is developing a single-engine light tactical plane with the takeoff weight of up to 18 tonnes. In addition, earlier in May 2021, the TASS news agency reported that the Russian defense industry is developing a next-generation single-engine fighter.Īccording to TASS, Russian state aerospace company Sukhoi is now developing new light tactical fighter aircraft. Rostec also opened the project’s website, where a countdown of the plane’s debut show on July 20 began overnight to Tuesday, the statement says. Russia’s latest, cutting-edge fighter is expected to compete with America’s F-35A Lightning II and Sweden’s JAS-39 Gripen. The aircraft will be outfitted with a highly efficient powerplant. We are convinced that the new product developed by UAC specialists will evoke a genuine interest both in our country and in other regions of the world, including among our rivals abroad,” the press office said in a statement. The Checkmate fighter will be capable of flying at Mach 1.8 (1.8 times the speed of sound) and will have an operating range of 3,000 km.
“Russia is one of the few countries of the world that possesses full-cycle technologies to produce advanced aircraft systems and is a recognized trendsetter in creating combat planes.
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