US NAVY Tucano?

[skyhawka4m]

Wasn't someone doing a repaint for the Piglet plane of this aircraft? Sure would be nice to have to fly around.

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[Lateral-G]

someone is already working on this one......I just can't remember who at the moment.....

[Railrunner130]

I notice this airplane has a few hardpoints and a FLIR ball underneath. Is this an entry into the USAF Light Attack competition? Actually, it does have a Navy BuNo. on it. ?

[deathfromafar]

I notice this airplane has a few hardpoints and a FLIR ball underneath. Is this an entry into the USAF Light Attack competition? Actually, it does have a Navy BuNo. on it. ?

This is one of the former Blackwater/Xe Aviation Super Tucano aircraft now in possession of the Navy. These aircraft will be used by the SEAL Teams in their planned self contained Air assets for CAS/Surveillance missions. Things are progressing along fine with the program.

[CG_1976]

I'd love to see more Brazilian COIN Tucano's.

[JensOle]

As mentioned, this S-T is a former Blackwater bird and is currently used for the US Navy "Imminent Fury" test program to give USN SOF units a dedicated ISR and CAS platform. Probably also tested by the USAF as well for their light CAS aircraft program.

I have painted this aircraft in both Blackwater and USN colors, but they have not been released yet since I'm away from my FS computer. ETA for release is August.

Best regards
Jens-Ole

[JensOle]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v216/JensOle/USA/IF-1.jpg

[skyhawka4m]

thank you Jens!!