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>The SSJ-100 contains far more important systems (not parts) than e.g. Embraer’s regional jets

Embraer jets all use Pratt & Whitney engines which is the hardest part to replace.

> they can’t compete against the Chinese for the anti-Western market.

All Chinese jet airplanes use Western engines and other systems[0][1]. China can't sell them on the anti-Western market just like Russia wasn't allowed to sell Tu-204SM with PS-90A2 engines co-developed with Pratt & Whitney[2].

[0] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comac_C909

[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comac_C919

[2] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aviadvigatel_PS-90#PS-90A2



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