Argentina wants to transfer Super Etendard attack aircraft to Ukraine, they can carry Exocet anti-ship missiles

The Argentine government has created a plan to transfer Super Etendard attack aircraft to Ukraine.

Here's What We Know

Information was shared by the publication Infobae. We are talking about 5 aircraft. The plan for the transfer of attack aircraft was developed by Argentine Defence Minister Luis Petri and Foreign Minister Diana Mondino. It has already been approved by President Javier Milei. The plan is now being discussed with the US and NATO.

By the way, Argentina bought Super Etendard attack aircraft in 2017 from France. Therefore, the country wants to get other French weapons in return.

Flashback

The Super Etendard is a French deck attack aircraft and fighter-bomber developed by Dassault Aviation. It was put into service in 1978. The Super Etendard is powered by a Snecma Atar 8K-50 turbojet engine, providing a top speed of about 1,180 km/h. The aircraft has an inbuilt 30mm DEFA 553 cannon and can carry a variety of weapons including Exocet anti-ship missiles, bombs and air-to-ground missiles. Its primary missions are to attack maritime and land targets and to support troops. The Super Etendard has participated in a number of conflicts, including the Falklands War and operations in Libya and Afghanistan.

Source: Infobae