US Air Force adds six more A-29s to Afghanistan programme

Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) and its partner Embraer Defence & Security have received orders from the USAF A-29 Afghanistan Programme for six more A-29 Super Tucano aircraft, to conduct advanced flight training, aerial reconnaissance, and other A-29 Afghanistan Programme operations. This brings to 26 the total number of aircraft provided to the Programme. The A-29 has been active in Afghanistan since early 2016. Its ability to operate in rugged terrain, extreme climates, and austere locations with a small operational and maintenance footprint has resulted in successful operations from at least four bases in-country.