The head of Rostec Chemezov: the technical appearance of the Russian fighter Checkmate has been formed This was announced in an interview with TASS by the head of the state corporation “Rostec” Sergei Chemezov on the eve of the international exhibition Dubai Airshow 2021.
According to him, the aircraft will receive advanced avionics and electronic warfare system.
active work on the project. The technical appearance of the machine as a whole has been formed, cooperation is being built, “he said.
The prototype of the Checkmate light fighter was presented at the International Aviation and Space Salon 2021 (MAKS-2021) in July. Chemezov then said that the cost of the plane would be from $ 25 to $ 30 million. According to him, the plane will be able to carry more than seven tons of weapons.