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June 11, 2019June 14, 2019Kris Osborn

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US Special Ops Want A-29 Super Tucanos To Battle Terrorists In Africa (From Fox News)

June 11, 2019June 14, 2019Kris Osborn

Members of Congress would like to see a more expansive use of the A-29 Super Tucano aircraft in various global hotspots as a way to support U.S. Special Operations Forces and continue needed counterinsurgency efforts.

The A-29 is turboprop light attack aircraft designed and built by Embraer which has been helping the Afghan Air Force battle insurgents for many years in Afghanistan. It has received rave reviews regarding its performance in theater as a platform which can support ground troops fighting enemies or insurgents.

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