New Delhi: Launched in 2021 as Russia’s affordable answer to the F-35 of the United States, the Su-75 “Checkmate” was designed to offer stealth features, modern sensors and strong export potential.

With a price tag only one-third that of the F-35 but boasting a Mach 2.1 speed and a massive weapons bay, the Su-75 Checkmate is becoming a new nightmare for Western rivals, redefining the game.

Key Points and Summary - Russia's Su-75 Checkmate, unveiled in 2021 as a "cheap" $30 million 5th-generation F-35 rival, appears to be a "laughably optimistic" failure. -Pitched to export customers in ...