Russia Claims Flying Prototypes Of Its New Checkmate Fighter Are Now Under Construction
Russia’s military and the United Arab Emirates have apparently both expressed interest in the single-engine fighter.
Russia’s military and the United Arab Emirates have apparently both expressed interest in the single-engine fighter.
Russia has billed the Checkmate as a light fighter, but that isn’t really the case.
After a much-hyped buildup, Russia’s latest fighter jet design has arrived on the international stage.
Our full analysis on the first uncovered images of Russia’s “Checkmate” single-engine fighter concept.
Russia hasn’t put a single-engine fighter into production since the Cold War and this one looks like it is largely aimed at export customers.