Su-75 Checkmate: Ready for First Flight?

Russia’s ambitious Su-75 Checkmate fighter program is once again in the spotlight as officials claim that the prototype could enter flight testing by early next year. First unveiled at the 2021 Dubai Airshow, the single-engine Su-75 has been promoted as a cost-effective, export-focused stealth fighter designed to compete in a rapidly evolving global defense market.

In this video, we explore the latest developments surrounding the Su-75, including new design changes, expected performance, updated timelines, and Russia’s growing interest in potential export partnerships. Despite ongoing challenges, sanctions, and production delays affecting the Russian defense industry, Rostec and UAC continue to project confidence in bringing the Checkmate to life.

We also take a closer look at:

The redesigned airframe and stealth features

Updated specifications and weapons capacity

The status of crewed and uncrewed variants

Russia’s production challenges due to the Ukraine conflict

Global market competition, including China’s emerging stealth platforms

Questions about export potential, funding, and the overall maturity of the project

With no confirmed orders and no public imagery of a real flying prototype yet, the Su-75 remains one of the most talked-about but uncertain fighter programs today. Will Checkmate ever truly take off? Let’s break it down.

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