The export of Chinese products has always attracted much attention, especially in the field of fighter jets, China has begun to export a large number of advanced fighter jets, while India is still dependent on Russia to import these fighters. Recently, India's ** "Eurasian Times" quoted the sour grape mentality, reporting that Turkey may be forced to buy "Thunder" fighter jets from China. The report pointed out that Turkey's plan to buy 40 "Typhoon" fighters from Britain and Spain was shattered due to Germany's opposition.
This situation is not surprising given the recent tensions between Turkey and Germany. The report raised questions about China's fighter jet exports and India's reaction. Why are Chinese fighters so sought-after in the international market?And why is India still dependent on Russian fighters?What is the reason for this?First of all, China's fighter exports have a number of advantages. China's self-developed fighter jets have gradually gained international recognition, and their performance and technical level are gradually approaching those of advanced European and American fighters.
The ** of Chinese fighter jets is relatively low, and the supporting maintenance and support services are relatively convenient, which is attractive for some countries. In addition, the fighter jets exported by China are also highly adaptable and customizable, and can be adjusted and improved according to the needs of users to meet the military needs of different countries. And India's dependence on Russian warplanes is mainly due to a number of reasons. First, India has maintained a long-standing military partnership with Russia, which has partly led to dependence on Russian fighter jets.
Secondly, India itself is also trying to develop its own fighter jets, but progress is relatively slow due to technical and financial constraints. In addition, India still has some challenges in the field of fighter jets, such as the first-chain problem, technology transfer difficulties, etc., which also leads to India's difficulties in independent research and development. However, India's speculation about the possible purchase of Chinese fighter jets by Turkey is not entirely accurate.
In fact, although the United States has banned the F-35 stealth fighter to Turkey, it has relaxed restrictions on the F-16 fighter. At present, Turkey does not need to buy Chinese Thunder fighter jets to maintain the normal operation and renewal of its air force, because it already has a considerable number of F-16 fighter jets. However, considering the history of the United States repeatedly threatening Turkey with a ban on the sale of equipment as a condition, Turkey has always hoped to buy a batch of advanced non-American-made fighter jets to reduce its dependence on the United States.
This attempt to purchase Typhoon fighters from Great Britain and Spain is precisely Turkey's efforts to achieve this goal. It is worth mentioning that the military relations between Turkey and Pakistan are very close. This is a mutually beneficial cooperative relationship for both countries, and through military cooperation with China, they can jointly promote the development of military technology and improve their own military strength. All in all, the situation with the export of fighter aircraft from China is of great concern, which reflects its progress in the military-technical field and recognition of the international market.
And India is still dependent on Russian fighters, which is related to its own technological and economic constraints. Turkey's attempt to buy fighter jets from China is unlikely, but it also reflects its desire to reduce its dependence on U.S. equipment and pursue a diversified fighter procurement strategy. In the future, China's fighter jet exports will continue to attract the world's attention and have a certain impact on the international military landscape. Whether Turkey will buy Chinese Thunder fighter jets to spare F-16 fighter jets has become a hot topic.
While some say Turkey was forced to do so, in reality, the move could be a boost to Turkey's military strength. It is worth paying attention to whether Turkey will face the risk of sanctions if it chooses to buy Chinese fighter jetsAfter all, China has already sent a large number of drones to Saudi Arabia and advanced training aircraft to the United Arab Emirates, and these countries are not subject to sanctions. Therefore, this move by Turkey may bring more opportunities for it than just a backup.
But why doesn't Turkey buy a J-10CE fighter with better performance?Personally, I think that if Turkey really wants to buy Chinese fighters, a better option should be the foreign trade version of the J-35 stealth fighter. This fighter is not only excellent in performance, but also enough to give the Turkish Air Force a clear air combat advantage in the surrounding critical airspace.