Sukhoi-"General" Fighter: - Flight Manual

Key Chapter Title List

1. Overall Dimensions
2. Development History of the Su-75
3. X-Plane Model Introduction
4. 3D Cockpit
5. Flying the Su-75
6. Engine Start
7. Takeoff Procedures
8. Livery Schemes
9. Weapons Panel
10. Autopilot System
11. Related Links
12. Technical Support & Copyright Information

Document Introduction

This manual focuses on the Russian fifth-generation jet fighter, the Sukhoi S-75 "Checkmate" (General), providing comprehensive technical reference and operational guidance for users of the X-Plane 11 flight simulation software. Designed as a professional resource specifically for flight simulation enthusiasts and related technical researchers, the manual systematically integrates the core technical information and practical operation procedures of this aircraft model, serving as a key tool for mastering its virtual piloting skills.

The manual begins by clarifying the naming origin of the Su-75 "Checkmate"—derived from the tactical concept of "checkmate" in chess. It also details the background of its first appearance at the 2021 Moscow Air Show, as well as its technical connections and differentiating features compared to the Su-57 stealth fighter, including core design elements such as V-shaped all-moving vertical tails, a single-engine layout, and sharp-angled air intakes beneath the cockpit. Regarding performance parameters, the manual accurately presents key specifications such as a 7.4-ton payload capacity, a maximum speed of Mach 1.8, a combat radius of 1700 km (without external fuel tanks), 8G maneuverability, supersonic flight performance, and discloses its technical capability to control unmanned aerial vehicles.

From an application and positioning perspective, the manual indicates that the design of the Su-75 "Checkmate" has dual objectives for both export and Russian military deployment. Target export markets include regions such as Africa, India, South America, and Vietnam. Furthermore, it holds significant competitive advantages in terms of cost, with a unit price of approximately $25 to $30 million, positioning it against models like the Swedish Gripen, European Typhoon, French Rafale, and the American F-35.

The manual's core technical content covers the detailed layout of the 3D cockpit system, including the equipment functions of the front control panel and the left/right side panels (such as the autopilot, flight data display screens, fuel indicators, weapon control systems, etc.), interpretation of parameters on the Head-Up Display (HUD), and the operational logic of the weapons panel. Simultaneously, the manual provides a complete practical operation process guide, offering clear instructions from the four-step core procedure for engine start-up to critical steps during the takeoff phase, such as throttle control and brake settings.

In addition, the manual also includes supplementary information such as labeling of the aircraft's external components, display of livery schemes, autopilot system limitations (recommended maximum speed of Mach 0.8), technical support channels, and copyright usage guidelines. This forms a complete knowledge system ranging from theoretical parameters to practical application, and from system understanding to compliant usage, providing authoritative and comprehensive reference material for flight simulation users and aviation technology researchers.