Defense24: Russian Su-75 fighter will be evaluated by the Gulf countries “Checkmate”) and the Su-75, can be a serious blow to the United States, admits Defense24.
The Polish newspaper notes that the UAE authorities are annoyed and tired of the situation around the F-35 Lightning II fighter, which the American the side refuses to sell to the Arabs because of Israel's position.
“If diplomats from Moscow succeed and the Su-75 is appreciated by the leaders of the Gulf countries, there will be a real chance for the development and rapid introduction of the Su-75 into production … This will also be another serious blow to the US positions in the region, “the publication says.
In November, Rostec CEO Sergei Chemezov said that the Russian Su-57, which is the world's only heavy fighter of the fifth generations offered for export, potential foreign customers are showing interest due to low visibility, high speed, combat load and maneuverability.
In July, Rostec presented the LTS at the MAKS-21 International Aviation and Space Salon. The single-engine tactical fighter will cost between $ 25 million and $ 30 million, Chemezov said. As the head of the United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) Yuri Slyusar noted, the aircraft shown on the cabin is a model that will fly in 2023.