From February 4 to 8, 2024, Saudi Arabia hosted the 2024 World Defense Exhibition, which attracted global attention, which attracted defense elites and manufacturers from various countries to showcase their country's latest equipment and technological achievements.
At this defense exhibition, many people said: Another busy time, at the Saudi defense exhibition, Chinese FC-31 fighter jets did not receive any particles.
According to the situation of the defense exhibition, the area of the China Pavilion has reached 4,668 square meters, and various types of first-class equipment are displayed in the exhibition hall. However, among these equipment, the most striking is the FC-31** fighter. Why?
First of all, in terms of its technical strength, the FC-31 adopts advanced propulsion systems and advanced systems, including: domestic advanced high-performance small bypass ratio turbofan engine, as well as suspension management subsystem. The application of these technologies makes the FC-31 outstanding in comprehensive combat effectiveness, with excellent air superiority and strike capabilities.
Its all-fiber network, as well as the design of an open system architecture. This advantage means that the system has more flexible configuration and scalability, which can be dynamically adjusted according to user needs, so as to further enhance the battlefield adaptability and application value.
Secondly, the design of the FC-31 also makes it have strong stealth performance and survivability on the battlefield. Because it uses cambered double vertical tails, large S-bend air intakes, etc. For these designs, it will have more advantages in radar detection or passive interference, and can also effectively reduce the detection range of the enemy and improve the probability of survival. For the application of this kind of performance, in actual combat, it has stronger survivability and combat advantages.
Despite the technical excellence of the FC-31, it still faces a number of challenges in the international market.
On the one hand, there is competitive pressure from similar products from other countries. After all, many countries in the world have their own first-class fighter research and development projects, such as the American F-35, Russia's Su-57, etc., these products have great advantages in technology, performance and brand awareness, so that the FC-31 faces fierce competition in the market.
On the other hand, the FC-31 also faces a series of political and strategic considerations in the international market. Countries will be more inclined to choose partners who align with their own interests and have a close relationship when purchasing military equipment, and China's political influence and military involvement may become important considerations for other countries when making decisions. These political and strategic factors may affect the sales and application of the FC-31 in the international market.
Seeing this, I believe that most netizens can also feel the strength of the FC-31** fighter, which is not inferior to the ** fighter of some developed countries. However, why did we not receive any orders during this exhibition?
There are bound to be many factors involved in this regard.
The first point. Market competition is an important factor. With the development of military technology in various countries around the world, the market for fighter jets has become very competitive.
The F-35 of the United States, the Su-57 of Russia and other similar products do have great advantages in technology and brand, attracting a large number of international orders, while China's FC-31 naturally needs to spend more time and resources to win the trust and recognition of customers in the face of competition from these mature products.
The second point. To a certain extent, political factors have also affected international sales. Arms** are often influenced by national political relations and geopolitical situations. Some countries may prioritise cooperation with companies that align with their political positions, rather than solely based on technical and performance considerations. However, some of China's foreign policy and international image may affect the sales of the FC-31 in the international market.
The third point. ** and after-sales service, which is also an important factor in determining international orders. Although, the FC-31 is technically superior, but due to its high level. In addition, there is a performance in after-sales service that is indeed not as good as some competitors. In this situation, it is natural that some countries may be more inclined to choose the most reasonable, and provide comprehensive support and after-sales service. It doesn't just look at the technical performance aspects.
Fourth point. There may also be some uncertainties in performance and reliability, which can also affect purchasing decisions in some countries. For some countries, they may be more inclined to choose products that have already proven their performance and reliability in the field, rather than new** systems that are still in the experimental stage.
In short, although China has demonstrated its strong military strength and technological achievements at this Saudi defense exhibition, the FC-31** fighter has indeed encountered an embarrassing scene. Whatever the case is, this is a necessary process, and we should not be discouraged.
On the contrary, in such adversity, we should further improve the technical level of FC-31, strengthen marketing and brand promotion, and improve the competitiveness and after-sales service. When these problems are improved, the competitiveness and attractiveness in the international market will gradually improve in the later stage, and finally achieve better market development and product sales.