Head of Rostec Chemezov: Russian Checkmate is more economically profitable than the American F-35 
According to him, the F-35 is the main competitor of Checkmate.
“Among the fifth generation single-engine aircraft and machines of previous generations are comparable only the main competitor of Checkmate, the F-35, can boast of characteristics. However, unlike the latter, our plane is more economically profitable, “Chemezov explained.
He added that Checkmate will be attractive for foreign customers, including the Middle East.
November 9 The Checkmate prototype was delivered to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on an An-124 Ruslan transport aircraft. The fighter will be demonstrated for the first time abroad at the Dubai Airshow.
The prototype of the Checkmate light fighter was presented at the International Aviation and Space Salon 2021 (MAKS-2021) in July. The aircraft will cost from $ 25 to $ 30 million.