Aircraft
New Sukhoi Fighter Design Unveiled at MAKS
Russia’s latest fighter design is focused primarily on export sales, although could receive a small domestic order to boost its marketability.
The LTS is seen during its unveiling ceremony at MAKS on July 20. (Photo: still from Rostec video)
The LTS is seen during its unveiling ceremony at MAKS on July 20. (Photo: still from Rostec video)

Rostec and its United Aircraft Corp. (UAC) division have unveiled a new stealthy, lightweight fighter design at the MAKS 2021 show being held this week at Zhukovsky in the Moscow suburbs. The aircraft is referred to as the LTS “Checkmate” and is a product of the Sukhoi design bureau. It is marked with the registration “RF-0075” and the Bort (side number) “Blue 75,” suggesting that the type could be designated Su-75, or have the design bureau designation T-75. Whether the article on display is a full-scale mockup or a test article is open to question. However, Rostec claims the LTS is ready for flight-test.


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