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I kinda like it. It's like a gun jeep with wings.
I thought they would pick the Embraer Super Tucano.
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When it saves the lives of some ground troops, it will be the most beautiful bird they've ever seen.
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Maybe the ugliest aircraft.
Nancy Pelosi has got to be the ugliest THING flying.
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I kinda like it. It's like a gun jeep with wings.
I thought they would pick the Embraer Super Tucano. I don't think the Super Tucano has the load capability, maneuverability, or the loiter time of the Air Tractor. Couple the AT with the L3Harris electronics suite and it is an awesome airplane
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I kinda like it. It's like a gun jeep with wings.
I thought they would pick the Embraer Super Tucano. Seems like the boys wanted the Tucano too.
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Campfire Outfitter
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It sure looks like an AT-802 trainer with the second seat.
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Agg Cat crop dusting plane.
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Those big turboprops can haul a pretty heavy load of electronics and ordnance, if need be. Added to the agility of the Ag Cat, it oughta be a pretty handy tool.
I bet the zoomies in the AF hate it. It likely doesn't cost enough to interest them.
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So, it's an armed slow FAC. With 21st Century goodies replacing the Mk-1 eyeball. I think I know that mission.
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Put some inverted gull wings on it and it will bear a strong resemblance to the German JU-87 Stuka.
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So, it's an armed slow FAC. With 21st Century goodies replacing the Mk-1 eyeball. I think I know that mission. Kinda thinking I would rather have an A-10 if it was my ass in the seat.
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Put some inverted gull wings on it and it will bear a strong resemblance to the German JU-87 Stuka. My initial thought was "that thing looks like a German design. Willi Messerschmidt would approve."
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modified crop duster seems apt I guess.
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Agg Cat crop dusting plane. Air Tractor
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So, how does one make a $150K aircraft cost millions and millions of $$$?
And it is still highly vulnerable to small arms fire! We've come a long way baby!
I am..........disturbed.
Concerning the difference between man and the jackass: some observers hold that there isn't any. But this wrongs the jackass. -Twain
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Well, the Warthog is a very functional platform AND it has retractable landing gear. Cockpit of this thing looks like a new style of cell phone. They doing this to ensure the pilot NEVER looks outside the cockpit?
I am..........disturbed.
Concerning the difference between man and the jackass: some observers hold that there isn't any. But this wrongs the jackass. -Twain
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looks kind of like the "Fighters" that we sell to places like Brazil...
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