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    Four Super Tucanos delivered to Afghan air force [Image 3 of 5]

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    Four Super Tucanos delivered to Afghan air force

    HAMID KARZAI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, AFGHANISTAN

    01.15.2016

    Photo by Tech. Sgt. Nathan Lipscomb 

    United States Air Forces Central           

    An A-29 Super Tucano taxis across the airfield at Hamid Karzai International Airport, Afghanistan. The aircraft will be added to the Afghans' inventory in the spring of 2016, Jan. 15, 2016. The A-29 Super Tucano is a "light air support" aircraft capable of conducting close air support, aerial escort, armed overwatch and aerial interdiction. Designed to operate in high temperature and in extremely rugged terrain, the A-29 Super Tucano is highly maneuverable fourth generation weapons system capable of delivering precision guided munitions. It can fly at low speeds and low altitudes, is easy to fly, and provides exceptionally accurate weapons delivery. It is currently in service with 10 different air forces around the world. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Nathan Lipscomb)

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    Date Taken: 01.15.2016
    Date Posted: 01.21.2016 03:13
    Photo ID: 2363670
    VIRIN: 160115-F-XD880-271
    Resolution: 4928x3280
    Size: 10.02 MB
    Location: HAMID KARZAI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, AF

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