The first flight of the Su-75 Checkmate fighter will take place in early 2026.

The first flight of the fifth-generation Su-75 Checkmate fighter will take place in early 2026. This was announced on November 18 by the head of the flight service of the Sukhoi Design Bureau, Hero of Russia Sergey Bogdan.

"I think this is the beginning of 2026 <...>. The aircraft is already on the shop floor, it is already being finalized, and there are already certain time plans. Therefore, with God's help, it should take place soon enough," he said, answering a question on Channel One.

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