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To: Seaplaner
The Iraqi Air Force is getting an AT-6. Personally, I am a fan of the Super Tucano. Already developed, built for hardpoints instead of having them added later.

We aren't talking about a replacement for tactical aircraft, we are talking about a mixed ISR/FAC(A)/light attack aircraft to be used in a specific permissive counter insurgency environment.

There is the opportunity to procure the Tucano, but it was shot down in Congress because it wasn't a U.S. produced aircraft. This was an all but done deal and now the troops this aircraft was supposed to support have to go without.

26 posted on 10/25/2010 10:05:59 PM PDT by USNBandit (sarcasm engaged at all times)
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To: USNBandit
[the Super Tucano is] Already developed, built for hardpoints instead of having them added later.

Excellent points.

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28 posted on 10/25/2010 10:22:12 PM PDT by Seaplaner (Never give in. Never give in. Never...except to convictions of honour and good sense. W. Churchill)
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