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Originally Posted by PlasmaKrab
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Originally Posted by thatguy96
Something else to add from today. link |
Hmm, with TI and some decent EW (according to the article), this is going to be a nice addition to the post-OIF Iraqi OOB's air capability. Right now there is only F-16s starting 2011, this 'mock-Predator' should be interesting for the transition period. |
This is supposed to provide a limited interim strike capability until the acquisition of some dedicated coin turboprop, Super Tucano or similar, whose negotiations are should be underway as we speak (several procurement deals appear to have been delayed and this was one of them). Next step will be the acquisition of some F-16s, not before 2013-2014 though.