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Chief of Air Staff, Air Mshl Sadique Abubakar recently met
with Brig. Gen Mark D Camerer, Brig. Gen, the
Director of Plans, Programs and Analyses for HQ U.S. Air Forces in
Europe and U.S. Air Forces Africa, for deliberation on the purchase of
Super Tucano aircraft by the Nigerian Air Force (NAF).
with Brig. Gen Mark D Camerer, Brig. Gen, the
Director of Plans, Programs and Analyses for HQ U.S. Air Forces in
Europe and U.S. Air Forces Africa, for deliberation on the purchase of
Super Tucano aircraft by the Nigerian Air Force (NAF).
Reuters reported in May that the U.S. was seeking to
approve a sale of as many as 12 A-29 Super Tucano light attack aircraft
to Nigeria, to aid the battle against the extremist group Boko Haram.
approve a sale of as many as 12 A-29 Super Tucano light attack aircraft
to Nigeria, to aid the battle against the extremist group Boko Haram.
The Embraer EMB 314 Super Tucano also named ALX or A-29 is a
turboprop aircraft designed for light attack, counter insurgency
(COIN), close air support, aerial reconnaissance missions in low threat
environments, as well as providing pilot training. It is designed to
operate in high temperature and humidity conditions in extremely rugged
terrain, the Super Tucano is highly maneuverable, has a low heat
signature, incorporates fourth generation avionics and weapons system to
deliver precision guided munitions.
turboprop aircraft designed for light attack, counter insurgency
(COIN), close air support, aerial reconnaissance missions in low threat
environments, as well as providing pilot training. It is designed to
operate in high temperature and humidity conditions in extremely rugged
terrain, the Super Tucano is highly maneuverable, has a low heat
signature, incorporates fourth generation avionics and weapons system to
deliver precision guided munitions.
Source: Nigerian Air Force HQ & Reuters
