February 22, 2020
Cheap and Deadly: Why Special Forces Use the A-29 Super Tucano Fighter
An excellent turbo-prop plane.
by Kris Osborn
Key point: The Super Tucano is affordable, light, and durable- just what you need to fight insurgents. High-tech weapons have a place, but why use them when other ones will do?
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 US 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.
https://nationalinterest.org/blog/buzz/cheap-and-deadly-why-special-forces-use-29-super-tucano-fighter-126001
