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These aircraft supported interdiction of troops and supplies on the Ho Chi Minh Trail by illuminating targets for laser-guided bombs dropped by McDonnell F-4 Phantom IIs. [18] After 1974, these aircraft were converted back to an unmodified OV-10A standard. [19] At least 157 OV-10As were delivered to the USAF before production ended in April 1969.
The Tucano Replica is scale replica of the 1980s vintage Embraer EMB 312 Tucano turboprop trainer and features a cantilever low-wing, a two-seats-in-tandem enclosed cockpit under a bubble canopy, retractable tricycle landing gear and a single engine in tractor configuration. A fixed gear model has been developed for the US light sport aircraft ...
In 2009, the Super Tucano was offered in a U.S. Air Force competition for 100 counterinsurgency aircraft. [118] On 12 April 2010, Brazil signed an agreement to open negotiations for the acquisition of 200 Super Tucanos by the U.S. [ 119 ] On 16 November 2011, the AT-6 was excluded from the LAS program , effectively selecting the Super Tucano.
A-29C Super Tucano: Sierra Nevada Corporation [4] Brazil Propeller Research and development Manned 3 [2] Delivered to Air Force Special Operations Command in 2021. Transferred to the U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School in 2024. [4] [5] AC-130J Ghostrider: Lockheed USA Propeller CAS / Attack: Manned 2017 (AC-130J) [6] 31 [7] Final aircraft ...
On 29 December 2010, three used ex-Brazilian aircraft were exchanged for four EMB-326GB (Xavante) trainer aircraft and one Boeing-707 transport aircraft. [ 93 ] [ 94 ] In 2011, the Paraguayan Tucanos with assistance from the Brazilian Air Force, went through a complete engine overhaul.
EP Aviation based in McLean, Virginia, is an aviation company owned by Academi (formerly Blackwater Security). Assets may include an Embraer Super Tucano [1] [2] [3] and 28 other aircraft [4] including eight SA330J Puma and 14 Bell 412 helicopters. [5]
The Cessna A-37 Dragonfly, or Super Tweet, is a light attack aircraft designed and produced by the American aircraft manufacturer Cessna. It was developed during the Vietnam War in response to military interest in new counter-insurgency (COIN) aircraft to replace aging types such as the Douglas A-1 Skyraider .
A-29 Super Tucano. The Embraer Super Tucano is a light attack and reconnaissance aircraft that is already in use by several nations. [48] [49] In fact, the United States Navy has already leased several of the aircraft to evaluate their suitability in support of special operations missions. [4] [50]