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Sunday, January 22, 2012

A-29 Super Tucano

The Light Air Support mission requires a solution that provides engagement and persistence that the warfighter needs in a counter-insurgency environment, at a significantly lower cost. That aircraft should deliver precision guided munitions and operate in extremely rugged terrain. (Photo: A-29 Super Tucano)

A-29 Super Tucano

The Super T has logged 100,000 flight hours to date -- including 16,000 combat hours without a loss. (Photo: A-29 Super Tucano)

A-29 Super Tucano

This Brazilian Air Force A-29 is configured with 2.75-inch rocket pods. There are 173 aircraft in use or in production today around the world. The plane has been ordered by the armed forces of seven nations. (Photo: A-29 Super Tucano)

A-29 Super Tucano

This contract will immediately support the creation of at least 50 new jobs on the final assembly line in Jacksonville, and will help support at least 1,200 more jobs across America. (Photo: A-29 Super Tucano)

A-29 Super Tucano

The Super T is capable of performing in harsh environments and delivering weapons like a modern fighter aircraft. (Photo: A-29 Super Tucano)

A-29 Super Tucano

With five intelligent NATO hard points; two internal, wing-mounted .50-caliber machine guns; and 133 fully-qualified and operational weapons load configurations, the Super T boasts the highest weapons load in its class. (Photo: A-29 Super Tucano)

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