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| Photo from Embraer Image Gallery |
The Embraer
A-29 Super Tucano has been chosen as Afghanistan's counterinsurgency aircraft. The U.S. Air Force announced the award to Embraer in a recent announcement (see
Brazilian Firm to Provide Aircraft to Afghan Air Force,
American Forces Press Service, February 27, 2013). The $437 million contract will provide twenty of the light air support aircraft, maintenance services, spare parts, and training. Deliveries will start in the summer of 2014. The aircraft will conduct advanced flight training, surveillance, close air support, and air interdiction missions. Read more details of the contract award in
Super Tucano Wins Afghanistan Light Air Support Bid,
DefenseNews, February 27, 2013. View an Embraer video of the A-29 on YouTube.com here
www.youtube.com/watch?v=sgKt8GRDG4s
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