Defense News, November 02, 2017 – The U.S. Air Force recently ordered another six A-29 Super Tucanos for the Afghan air force, a positive sign for future sales as U.S. and Middle Eastern air forces note an increased interest in low-cost light attack planes.
The latest order, announced by U.S. prime contractor Sierra Nevada Corp and manufacturer Embraer on Oct. 25, brings up the number of A-29 aircraft ordered by the Air Force on behalf of foreign nations to 32 planes. SNC has delivered 20 aircraft to Afghanistan and two of six to Lebanon through the U.S. program.
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