A prototype of Russia’s Checkmate state-of-the-art single-engine fighter was delivered aboard an An-124 ‘Ruslan’ cargo plane to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for its presentation at the Dubai Airshow, the state tech corporation Rostec told TASS on Tuesday.

"Indeed, a prototype of the Checkmate new single-engine fighter arrived in the UAE for its participation in the Dubai Airshow international exhibition. The plane was delivered to the Dubai World Central compound by an An-124 plane," the state corporation said.

Russia will demonstrate the Checkmate fighter abroad for the first time. A series of closed-door and open presentations with the participation of the media are planned, Rostec said.

CEO of Russia’s state arms exporter Rosoboronexport (within Rostec) Alexander Mikheyev told TASS in late October that potential foreign customers displayed an enhanced interest in the Checkmate state-of-the-art single-engine tactical fighter. The new plane was in demand on some arms markets and the Air Forces of many countries in South America had the need for aircraft of this type, he said.