A promising Russian light tactical aircraft (LTS), known as Checkmate (Shah and Mat “) and Su-75, can become a serious blow to the United States, recognizes Defence24.
Polish publication notes that the UAE authorities are annoyed and tired of the situation around the F-35 Lightning II fighter, which the American side refuses to sell the Arabs due to the position of Israel.
“If the diplomats from Moscow succeed and SU-75 will be assessed by the heads of the Gulf countries, there will be a real chance for the development and rapid introduction of SU-75 in production. It will also become another serious blow to the US positions in the region. , – Publications say.
In November, the general director of Rostech, Sergey Chemezov, said that the Russian SU-57, which is the only heavy fighter of the fifth generation, proposed for export, potential foreign customers are of interest due to low visibility, high speed, combat load and maneuverability.
in July “Rostech” presented LTS at the MAKS-21 International Aviation and Space Salon. According to Chezzova, one-engine tactical fighter will cost from $ 25 to 30 million. As the head of the United Aircraft Corporation (UAC), Yuri Slyusar, shown at the cabin, the aircraft is a model that will fly in 2023.