The prototype of the fifth-generation Checkmate fighter jet may appear before the end of 2025, Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation – Head of the Ministry of Industry and Trade Denis Manturov told reporters. RIA News.
Answering a related question, Manturov said: “I expect this to happen before the end of 2025.”
Light tactical aircraft (LTS) “Checkmate” (Checkmate) is being developed for possible export to the countries of the Middle East, Asia-Pacific region, Latin America, India and as an offer to the Russian Aerospace Forces. It was introduced at the MAKS-2021 aviation hall in July 2021, and its overseas premiere took place at the Dubai Airshow in the same year.
Before that, RIA Novosti reported, citing the press service of the state company Rostec reported about the start of preparations for the production of the first Checkmate samples.
Previously Shoigu said About Russian military exercises in Ukraine.