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)

MiG-21 Lancer

A MiG 21 takes off on the runway of the 71st Air Base Wing, in Romania, during an aerial demonstration as part of Operation Dacian Thunder 2009, Oct. 26. During the operation the U.S. Air Force flew about 100 sorties; half of which were with the Romanian air force. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Benjamin Wilson).

MiG 29 Fulcrum

A MiG 29 Takes off from the runway during Operation Thracian Star Oct. 13. The operation provided the opportunity for F-16 Fighting Falcon pilots from Spangdahlem's 480th Fighter Squadron and Bulgarian air force MiG 21 and MiG 29s pilots from Graf Ignatievo's 1st and 2nd Fighter Squadrons to train together. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Benjamin Wilson)

An-28

An Antonov An-28 Polish aircraft is poised on the flightline awaiting departure, Ramstein Air Base, Germany, April 12, 2010. The An-28 is a general purpose aircraft used in passenger and cargo transport. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Caleb Pierce)

An-28

An Antonov An-28 Polish aircraft is poised on the flightline awaiting departure, Ramstein Air Base, Germany, April 12, 2010. The An-28 is a general purpose aircraft used in passenger and cargo transport. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Caleb Pierce)

C-130J Super Hercules

Aassigned to the 37th Airlift Squadron, Ramstein Air Base, Germany. The 37th Airlift Squadron assisted in the search for two missing balloonists over the Adriatic Sea in the beginning of October 2010. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Markus M. Maier)

C-130J Super Hercules

An U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules sits on the flight line, Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Feb. 15, 2011. The 86th Airlift Wing has 14 C-130Js assigned to the wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Kendra Alba)

C-130J Super Hercules

A C130J Super Hercules lands on a dirt strip at a designated landing zone during an off-site training in Zaragoza, Spain, Dec. 12, 2011. The OST consisted of a 90 member team and two aircrafts, all assembled to enhance interoperability between U.S. and Spanish Air Forces as well as build partnerships between the two countries. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Katherine Holt)

C-130J Super Hercules

A C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 37th Airlift Squadron, Ramstein Air Base, Germany, conducts low level flight training during Operation Thracian Fall 2011, Oct. 18, 2011 in Plovdiv, Bulgaria. OTF11 is off-station training designed to enhance interoperability between U.S. and Bulgarian Air Forces as well as build partnerships with paratroopers from both. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stephen J. Otero)

C-130J Super Hercules

U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 37th Airlift Squadron, Ramstein Air Base, Germany, conduct low level flight training during Operation Thracian Fall 2011, Oct. 18, 2011, Plovdiv, Bulgaria. OTF11 is off-station training designed to enhance interoperability between U.S. and Bulgarian Air Forces as well as build partnerships with paratroopers from both. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stephen J. Otero)