Some South American countries are exploring the possibility of buying fighter jets from Russia, Deputy CEO of Russia’s state arms seller Rosoboronexport Sergei Ladygin told TASS on Tuesday.

Ladygin is heading the Rosoboronexport delegation at the LAAD-2017 defense and security exhibition in Brazil.

"Colombia, Peru, Venezuela, Uruguay and Argentina can be mentioned among the countries that are considering buying Russian fighter planes," the Rosoboronexport deputy CEO said.

Special attention to Russian fighter aircraft is prompted by the excellent operational characteristics demonstrated by generation 4+ and 4++ aircraft, he said.