The Taiwanese Air Force’s decommissioned AT-3 Tzu Chung training jets and Northrop F-5 Tiger II fighter jets are being considered for purchase by the Paraguayan Air Force.
After more than 20 years without a supersonic platform due to the retirement of its fleet of Brazilian-made Embraer AT-26 Xavante jets in the early 2000s, Asunción now has a significant chance to restore its fighter jet fleet.
As Taiwan and Paraguay’s military cooperation has grown, this acquisition strategy has gained prominence. General Tian Zhong-Yi, Taiwan’s Deputy Chief of the Air Force Staff, visited Paraguay’s military installations in July, which strengthened Paraguay’s interest.
Santiago Peña, the president of Paraguay, also affirmed his intention to purchase the fighter jets through this bilateral deal. It is anticipated that Paraguay will look to purchase between 10 and 15 fighter jets; if the deal is completed, deliveries may start in 2027.
Because it can achieve speeds of Mach 1.6 for air interception missions, the F-5 Tiger II is the most appealing model available. Apart from its lengthy operational history and very straightforward design, the F-5 is already well-known to Paraguayan pilots thanks to numerous international military drills like CRUZEX and Salitre.
In the meantime, advanced training and light assault duties are anticipated to be supported by the subsonic AT-3 Tzu Chung fighter. The Paraguayan Air Force’s current modernization program, which involves the deployment of six Embraer A-29 Super Tucano fighter jet, will be enhanced by the integration of this Taiwanese jet.
The Super Tucano, AT-3, and F-5 together will create a multi-tiered air defense system, with the F-5 fighter jet devoted to battle and high-speed interception and the turboprop fleet to border patrols and enforcement against illicit activity.
However, in terms of operating expenses and infrastructure preparedness, Paraguay faces formidable obstacles. Since the F-5 fighter jet being sold have been in service for many years, a comprehensive assessment of the airframe, engines, and remaining service life is required.
The project’s sustainability will be largely determined by the expected running cost of the F-5, which is 5,000 USD per hour—much higher than that of the Super Tucano—as well as the investment needed for fuel, maintenance, and spare parts.
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Not Bad…
Porque ase ya la transferencia
Isso não presta 😂😂😂😂
Esse jato e os mas barato vai perde de novo a guerra vocês da direita 😂😂😂😂
Futuro avión de combate paraguayo
CHATARRAS DE MÁS DE 50 AÑOS DE ANTIGUEDAD. ………NO JODAS, esos aviones deberían estar en un MUSEO y no volando
Militari paraguati avionaty
Así sea regalado y Taiwán asuma costos por entrenamiento, repuestos y armamentos, Paraguay no puede costear el mantenimiento, las horas de vuelo, ni acondicionar hangares ni pistas de aterrizaje. Fin.
porque nao compra AIDC F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo
El F5 es ya muy viejo además el mantenimiento y el costo operativo no se justifica pero si el de entrenamiento a reacción taiwanes que es nuevo y de menor costo operativo.