Manturov announced that Russia will show a prototype of Checkmate fighter at the UAE airshow

02 November 2021


Russia will present a prototype of the new Russian single-engine fighter of the fifth generation Checkmate at the Dubai Airshow, to be held from November 14 to 18 in the UAE. This was announced by the Russian minister of industry and trade Denis Manturov, whose words on Tuesday were quoted by the press service of the ministry of industry and trade.


"During the Dubai Airshow, flights of the Russian MS-21-310 (with Russian PD-14 engines), the medical version of the Ansat helicopter and Mi-28NE and Ka-52E attack helicopters are planned; the static display of Russian equipment will be presented by a prototype of the Checkmate light tactical aircraft, as well as Ka-226T and Mi-171A2 helicopters. In addition, a demonstration of the Russian Orion unmanned aerial vehicle is planned," Manturov said.


According to him the Sukhoi Superjet 100 airplane in business layout, the Ansat helicopter and the car itself will be exhibited in the same style.


Russian participation is also planned in the flight program, the minister added.

 

 

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Based on materials from TASS