To create a Russian fighter, Checkmate can attract foreign funding: in “Rostech” allow foreign capital in the project. This is the head of the state corporation Sergei Chezovov told in an interview with TASS.
“At this stage, the car is created at the expense of its own funds with the support of the Ministry of Industry and Commission of Russia. Nevertheless, with the interest of our partners, we are open to the participation of foreign capital in the project,” he said.
Earlier, the main designer of Checkmate Mikhail Sagittarius called the condition of maximum efficiency checkmate. He noted that the combat potential of the aircraft will enhance the possibility of sharing LTS and UNDERS.
In September, the head of the Ministry of Industry Denis Manturov told RIA Novosti that Checkmate would create without attracting foreign investment. According to him, the project is provided by the programs of the Ministry of Industry, as well as the extrabudgetary funds of Rostech and the United Aircraft Corporation. He also did not rule out a foreign participation in the creation of LTS.
Light tactical fighter (LTS) Checkmate presented at the MAKS-2021 air show in July. The maximum fighter speed can reach 1.8-2 moving. CHECKMATE combat load will be 7.4 tons. In July, Sergei Chemezov noted that the cost of the aircraft will be from 25 to 30 million dollars.