16.10.2014, 10:53
Die afghanische Armee wird nach langem hin und her jetzt in absehbarer Zeit Super Tucano COIN Flugzeuge erhalten. Diese werden jetzt an die US Luftwaffe übergeben und diese übernimmt die Distribution der Maschinen und die Ausbildung der afghanischen Piloten:
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Man (auch die BW) hätten solche Flugzeuge schon ab 2004 rum im Einsatz haben können, womit in Afghanistan einiges anders gelaufen wäre.
Da hält keine bewaffnete Drohne mit.
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Zitat:Embraer previously won a contract with Lockheed Martin to supply ERJ 145s for intelligence aircraft; the deal cratered once it became evident the platforms were too small to contain the equipment required for the service.
The company was also the winner of a 2011 competition with the Super Tucano for what the Air Force calls the Light Air Support (LAS) program. However, rival Beechcraft protested, having been dismissed from the competition, and the service ultimately conducted another duel. Sierra Nevada and Embraer again won and, after yet another protest, the team was pronounced the victor.
Man (auch die BW) hätten solche Flugzeuge schon ab 2004 rum im Einsatz haben können, womit in Afghanistan einiges anders gelaufen wäre.
Zitat:This is a pitch also being made by Textron AirLand, with its newly designed Scorpion, a twin-engine jet aircraft aimed at the light-attack and fast-jet trainer market. Gilbert said the A-29’s historical operating cost is $1,000 per hour;
Da hält keine bewaffnete Drohne mit.