![]() These include, primarily, multi-spectral low observable design features such as radar, infrared sensors, and visual situational awareness tools, along with self-protection and radar jamming capabilities that delay or deny enemy systems the ability to detect, track, and engage the aircraft.” “There are many characteristics of fifth-generation aircraft that separate them from older aircraft. Of course, American fighters have adopted a similar spray-on approach to reducing radar returns, so you’ll sometimes even find domestic outlets referring to aircraft like the F-16 as leveraging stealth technology in the same way Rostech talks about their Su-75 Checkmate. The new coating can reduce detection by radar, air defense expert Fu Qianshao previously told the Global Times.” “Chinese military aircraft to receive new stealth coatings” Via the Global Times on Mar 16, 2020. “The new coat will provide the J-16 a level of stealth capabilities not only against the naked eye but also with electromagnetic devices, said Chinese Air Force pilot Jiang Jiaji last year on China Central Television. Here’s what the Chinese government-owned Global Times had to say about incorporating stealth coatings into their notably non-stealth 4th generation fighters. ![]() Russia’s remarks about the Su-75’s stealth sound strikingly like how China told the world that their 4th generation fighters were “stealthy” last year. 16, 2021 Other countries also talk this way about 4th generation fighters “Checkmate boasts stealth features and is equipped with an intra-fuselage compartment for air-to-air and air-to-surface missiles (a payload of over seven tonnes).” “Defense Ministry may consider purchase of Checkmate fighter - deputy prime minister” via Tass on Sep. “The new single-engine fighter is based on stealth technology and is outfitted with an inboard compartment for airborne air-to-air and air-to-surface armaments.” “Foreign capital to be attracted to Checkmate fighter creation, says Rostec CEO” via Tass on Nov. Here’s what Russian state media is saying about the Su-75 Checkmate’s stealth: Of course, there are frequent mentions of the Checkmate leveraging stealth technology in Russian media, but those aren’t at all uncommon in discussions about 4th generation fighters that no one would consider stealth. Related: What does it actually mean when we say ‘5th generation’ fighter? Russian media says the Su-75 Checkmate has stealth “features” “As far as I remember, flight tests will start in 2023, the serial production in case of demand-hopefully, there will be demand because this plane has a number of features of a fifth-generation jet … will start in 2025-2026, I think this is a realistic time frame,” Borisov said. When the line of questioning reached the timeline people could expect to see the aircraft enter production, Borisov made it clear that production was predicated on finding foreign buyers… and further, he too avoided calling it a stealth or even a 5th generation fighter. In September, Russia’s Deputy Prime Minister Yuri Borisov attended an Oil and Gas Forum event where the press had the opportunity to ask him questions about the Checkmate and Russia’s plans to purchase the new fighter. Russia’s Deputy Prime Minister says the Su-75 has “5th generation features”
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