Here is an up-close view of an A-29 Super Tucano aircraft conducting pre-flight ops. The A-29 is a light attack turboprop aircraft designed to operate in high temperature and humidity conditions in extremely rugged terrain. The aircraft is one of the candidate in USAF's Light Attack Experiment competition. Factual, impartial and current. AiirSource Military brings you the latest insights from the United States Armed Forces. Visit us for in-depth and extended coverage on military events and missi

34K views · 1.1K reactions | The A-29 Super Tucano is a turboprop aircraft designed for light attack, counter insurgency and close air support. In January 2016, the US Air Force delivered the first four of twenty A-29s to the Afghan Air Force. The Super Tucano will replace the Mi-35 attack helicopter providing a monumental leap in capabilities for the Afghan Air Force. For more awesome Air Force video, check out YouTube.com/AirForceTV! | Airman Magazine | Facebook