Russian Su‑75 Checkmate: Progress amidst international hurdles
The Russian Su-75 Checkmate fighter has reached a crucial stage in its development. This information comes from a statement by Sergey Korotkov of United Aircraft Corporation (UAC), the company responsible for producing the new aircraft, as cited on the Bulgarian Military portal.
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The Russian Su-75 Checkmate fighter, developed by the Sukhoi company, has reached a critical stage in its progress. According to Sergey Korotkov, chief designer and deputy director of UAC, the fighter is at the production readiness stage. This indicates that the project has entered the phase of final tests and preparations for serial production.
Development challenges
Despite ambitious plans, the Su-75 project has faced a series of difficulties. These are primarily due to the war in Ukraine and international sanctions that have caused development delays. Despite earlier interest from India and Nigeria, the lack of confirmed foreign orders calls the project's future into question.
Despite the challenges, the Russian aviation industry continues to work on the Su-75, hoping to gain a foothold in the international market. Sukhoi plans to introduce three variants of the fighter: single-seat, two-seat, and unmanned, which is intended to increase its attractiveness to potential buyers.
Key features of the Su-75 Checkmate
The Su-75 is a fifth-generation tactical fighter that, according to the Russians, is set to compete with the American F-35. From the outset, the project's creators claimed that the use of stealth technology would allow the fighter to achieve high performance while maintaining low operational costs.
The Su-75 can reach speeds of up to Mach 1.8 (about 2,200 km/h), and its operational range is approximately 2,800 km. The maximum takeoff weight of the Su-75 is around 26,000 kg, allowing it to carry a payload weighing about 7,400 kg. According to Russian sources, the Su-75 will be capable of operating effectively under challenging electronic warfare conditions and simultaneously attacking multiple targets, as previously reported by journalist Łukasz Michalik from WP Tech.
