The picture shows the Xiaolong fighter jet
As the news that Argentina wanted to purchase a production line while purchasing the third generation Xiaolong fighter jet was made public, people learned that Argentina purchased the third generation Xiaolong fighter jet and Not only for their own use, they also want to push the fighter produced in China to other countries in South America. So, why would Argentina do this? Could it be that what Argentina wants to acquire next is not just the third-generation Xiaolong fighter jets from China?
The picture shows Pakistan’s Xiaolong fighter fleet
Argentina wants to obtain the production line of China’s third-generation Xiaolong fighter. It is not just as simple as pushing this fighter to South America, but also hopes to have production to a certain extent. As for the capabilities of fighter jets, before Argentina obtained the Xiaolong fighter jets, the most advanced fighter jets they had were only 23 old Skyhawk fighter jets that had long been eliminated by the modern military system. Moreover, these fighter jets were too old to be able to perform operations. The task of protecting Argentina’s sky, so Argentina’s sky is now guarded by propeller fighter jets. Therefore, Argentina’s choice to purchase the third-generation Xiaolong fighter jet from China also ensures that this country has the ability to protect its own sky.
The picture shows the Xiaolong fighter jets and the anti-ship missiles they are equipped with
Since the Falklands War, Argentina has no longer had the possibility to purchase new fighter jets from other countries. If any other country wants to sell its own If fighter jets are sold to Argentina, they will first suffer retaliation from the United Kingdom. For most countries with the ability to export fighter jets, British sanctions are unacceptable to them. It also blocks Argentina from purchasing new fighter jets from other countries. most possibilities.
Even for a superpower like China, if it wants to sell fighter jets to Argentina, it will still be warned by the United Kingdom. The third-generation Xiaolong fighter jets sold from China to Argentina do not use the mk16 ejection seat produced in the United Kingdom at all. We can know: However, because China owns almost all the intellectual property rights of the third-generation Xiaolong fighter jets, China does not need to worry about the blockade, sanctions and warnings from the United Kingdom; even if the United Kingdom explicitly prohibits the purchase of these third-generation Xiaolong fighter jets from Argentina. The fighter jets provide mk16 ejection seats, and there is no way to prevent China from selling this economical and equally advanced fighter jet to Argentina.
The picture shows the Xiaolong fighter jet maneuvering at high speed
That’s why Argentina made it clear that they will not give up this fighter jet from China. In addition, if they can obtain the general agent authorization of the Xiaolong fighter jet in Latin America from China, then This will mean that Argentina will be able to get an opportunity to restart its own fighter production capacity. Such an opportunity is obviously one that Argentina will not let go. In addition, the third-generation Xiaolong fighter jets sold by China are of high quality and low price, and have a very powerful multi-purpose capability. Usability, perhaps, is the main reason why Argentina chose to exclude American and Russian products and choose Chinese fighter jets.
As Argentina chose to be the agent of the Xiaolong fighter in Latin America, China then obtained the right to sell this fighter to Latin America, and Argentina also gained the possibility of restarting its own fighter production. Perhaps, this is what people What I mean is a win-win situation.
