A Super Tucano anti-insurgency aircraft similar to what Nigeria has ordered from the United States of America (USA) to fight Boko Haram in the country is currently taking part in the US Air Force’s exciting Light Attack Experiment.
The A-29 “Super Tucano” turboprop aircraft that is part of the Experiment is a partnership between Brazilian firm Embraer and US firm Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC).
TheNewsGuru reports US President Donald Trump recently approving the sale of the anti-insurgency bombers to Nigeria to strengthen the nation’s fire power against Boko Haram and other extremists.
“The A-29 “Super Tucano” turboprop aircraft looks like a Latin spin throwback to the World War II era of iconic American fighters; but make no mistake this aircraft is a modern hybrid of low tech and high tech fit to fight current threats,” according to Allison Barrie.
“With more than 3,300 pounds of weapons, the fierce Super Tucano can swoop in to unleash hefty firepower from above and save lives of warfighters on the ground,” the defense specialist added.
Comparing the Super Tucano aircraft to other fighter jets, Allison said the anti-insurgency aircraft offers some different advantages.
“The plane’s rugged landing gear, as just one example, means that it can land on mere dirt and does not need to operate from major bases with lots of runway so it provides the opportunity to have aircraft closer by at forward operating bases when forces are in need.
“On the outside the plane may look retro, but that airframe is armored and designed to withstand +7G/-3.5G loads. And that is just for starters, because it is chock filled with advanced tech – including an impressive array of weapons,” the specialist stated.
According to Allison’s report, the aircraft has a 1,600 SHP Pratt & Whitney PT6A-68/3 turboprop engine, and can reach the fight fast with a maximum speed of about 370 mph.
“Once there, Super Tucano can also keep constantly near the fight – even within thousands of feet is possible – as opposed to flying in large multiple-mile radius circles. This means that the aircraft can more immediately react and respond to things evolving on the ground,” said Allison.
Brazilian company Embraer built Tucano especially to provide close-in air power for typical South American and African firefight scenarios. Tucano had a proven track record of being well suited to fight wars in Latin America. The Navy refitted a Tucano, ramped it up and tested it, Allison reports.
Nigeria is acquiring 12 of the A-29 Super Tucano aircraft.
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