The alleged technical specifications of the export version of the latest Russian fifth-generation single-engine fighter Su-75 Checkmate have appeared online. The capabilities of the aircraft, which is called promising, are quite alarming.
For example, the parameters of the onboard radar (radar) indicate that the fighter will be able to detect targets with an effective scattering area (RCS) of 5 m² at a distance of only 160 km.
Analysts recalled that for the American F-14, which was adopted in 1972, this figure is 215 km.
For the Soviet radar "Zaslon", adopted in 1981, for targets with the same RCS, the indicator in different sources is called in the range of 160-180 km (with a detection probability of 0.5).
In addition, the maximum take-off weight is indicated as 26000 kg, and the working flight ceiling is up to 16500 m.
Alleged characteristics of the export version of the Su-75
| Maximum take-off weight | 26 000 kg |
|---|---|
| Maximum flight speed | 1.8-2.0 Mach |
| Working ceiling | 16500 m |
| Practical flight range with maximum fuel reserve | 2900 km |
| Maximum combat load | 7400 kg |
| Air target detection range in the forward hemisphere | up to 160 km |
| Engine thrust | 16500 kgf |
| Number of suspension points | 13 |
| Engine thrust | up to 16500 kgf |
Alexander Mikheev, General Director of Rosoboronexport, stated that there is interest in the Su-75 in the countries of the Middle East and the Asia-Pacific region.
The head of the flight service of the Sukhoi company, Hero of Russia Sergei Bogdan, reported that the first flight of the Su-75 Checkmate will take place in early 2026.