Vice Prime Minister Yuri Borisov said that the purchase of a checkmate fighter or SU-75 for the CVC of Russia may be entered into the state program of weapons for the next period, that is, at 2024-2033 years. His words lead RIA Novosti.
“The plans of the future state program of weapons will consider the possibility of his acquisition,” said Borisov.
Previously, the US Observer Mark Episkopos in the article for The National Interest rated that the advantages of the new light tactical aircraft SU-75 CHECKMATE – in equipping and competitive value. So, it can develop speed up to 1900 kilometers per hour, and its combat radius is three thousand kilometers. In addition, Su-75 Checkmate is equipped with the “second stage” engine and a modern glass cabin.
In July, “ROSTEX” presented a light tactical aircraft (LTS), known as Checkmate (Shah and Mat “) and Su-75 at the 2021 International Aviation and Space Salon (MAKS-21). According to the head of the State Corporation Sergey Chemezov, a single-engine tactical fighter, the model of which was presented at the MACC-2021, will cost from 25 to 30 million dollars.