Flight tests of the new Russian light single-engine fifth-generation fighter Su-75 Checkmate will take several years, according to Sergei Bogdan, Head of the Flight Service at Sukhoi Company.
He clarified that the testing stages consist of flight-design tests of the aircraft, where the Design Bureau flies first, followed by a representative of the fighter's customer.
No tests can be completed in one year – that's for sure.
The first flight of the Su-75 Checkmate is scheduled for early 2026, Bogdan noted. The prototype aircraft is already in the workshop and is being refined.
Alexander Mikheev, Director General of Rosoboronexport, added that interest in the Su-75 remains in the countries of the Middle East and the Asia-Pacific region. Russia plans to build Su-75 Checkmate jointly with Belarus.
Earlier, www1.ru reported that the Il-96 aircraft for top officials will remain relevant with new PD-35 engines.