Russia’s new Checkmate stealth fighter unveiled shortly before the MAKS 2021 airshow represents the country’s first truly post-Soviet medium or lightweight fighter and the first new design since the MiG-29 entered service in 1982. While advanced MiG-29M and MiG-35 jets are in production today, both of which are derived from the original MiG-29A but have had multiple changes made to their airframes, the Checkmate is expected to be produced primarily for export and will be a clear successor to all MiG-29 variants.
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