Jet lag: Pentagon's slow delivery creates army recon gap
Story by ŁMI • 20h
American reconnaissance aircraft, such as the RC-12X, MC-12, and EO-5, are turboprop-powered machines. The Pentagon plans to replace them with jets. However, the new aircraft are being delivered too slowly, which will create a gap in the capabilities of the American army as the older machines are retired.
The Pentagon is retiring dozens of turbopropeller machines used for AISR missions (airborne intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance). These missions have traditionally been fulfilled by older propeller-powered aircraft, such as the RC-12X, MC-12, and EO-5.
These aircraft, alongside MQ-9 Reaper and RQ-4 Global Hawk drones, have provided reconnaissance for the American army. They have operated alongside the RC-135V/W Rivet Joint and U-2 Dragon Lady aircraft in the Air Force, as well as the P-8A Poseidon in the Navy's inventory.
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