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that year, the Air Force released final requests for proposal specifying the purchase of 1-3 AT-6 and A-29 aircraft. SOCOM would take control of the A-29s, but only for use in developing a curriculum to train pilots from partner nations. Similarly, Air Combat
Command would receive the AT-6s, but only for further testing and development of "exportable, tactical networks." Though lawmakers had expressed displeasure with the Air Force's handling of the program before this, the final RFP secured passage of an amendment to the FY 2020 NDAA, giving U.S. SOCOM the authority to purchase light attack aircraft using funds the Air Force had been given for the project. The amendment grants the Commander of U.S. SOCOM the authority to procure light attack aircraft, should the Commander certify to congressional defense committees that "a mission capability gap and special-operations-forces-peculiar acquisition requirement exists which can be mitigated with procurement of a light attack aircraft capability." The NDAA also provides for the type certification of light attack aircraft, should it become necessary. As the A-29 is currently the only aircraft type-certified by the US Military for light attack, this provision allows SOCOM to choose either the A-29 or AT-6, and obtain certification afterward.
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223:, New Mexico for the OA-X capability assessment for light attack and armed reconnaissance missions from austere locations : it will choose up to four industrials to bring one or two off-the-shelf low-cost, light-attack aircraft for a 300-aircraft need. It is required to have a 90% availability day and night, fly 900 hours per year for 10 years, take off on 6,000 ft runways, burn a maximum of 1,500 lb./hr of fuel over 2.5-hr. and its survivability should be evaluated by its infrared and visual signature.
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February 2018, after selecting the two finalists, the US Air Force decided against holding a planned combat demonstration to aid in selecting an aircraft type on combat performance, and opted instead to work closely together with the manufacturers of the two selected finalist aircraft to determine
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program, although the reduced scope of the LAAR program has forced the USAF to push an "OA-X" program indefinitely into the future. In late 2019, the program received renewed attention by lawmakers, who expressed their frustrations with the program's pace. A group of legislators introduced amendments
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In addition to the AT-6, Textron will demonstrate the capabilities of their
Scorpion twin-engine two-seat attack jet, expected to easily outperform the propeller planes. Textron secretly put together the Scorpion with off-the-shelf aircraft parts in just two year’s time, and presumably would require
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In early 2020, the Air Force announced its decision to halt its light attack program. Air Force spokeswoman Ann
Stefanek stated that the service would continue with plans to use existing funds to buy two aircraft apiece from Textron and Sierra Nevada Corp. These planes, however, will be used as test
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In April 2019, SOCOM Commander Gen. Richard Clark testified before the House of
Representatives that "light attack is a need for SOCOM, and I think it's a need for our nation," arguing that light attack aircraft would be useful both to US forces themselves and to smaller allied forces. In October of
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The militarized version of this crop-duster will include up to 11 hardpoints under the wing and body for bombs, rockets, and machine guns. The Air
Tractor aircraft is not planned to include an ejection seat or pressurization systems, both of which are mentioned in the Air Force RFI, but the company
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trainer aircraft used by the United States Air Force, and as such, it was considered to be a favorite for LAAR program, until it was eliminated in
November 2011. But the USAF later found a mistake in its paperwork. A second contest was initiated and concluded with selection of the A-29 in 2013, to
195:: “the Air Force concluded that HBDC had not adequately corrected deficiencies in its proposal. In this regard, the agency concluded that multiple deficiencies and significant weaknesses found in HBDC’s proposal make it technically unacceptable and results in unacceptable mission capability risk”.
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Weaponry. The LAAR aircraft will need at least 4 weapons stores capable of carrying a variety of weapons, including 500 lb bombs, 2.75-inch rockets, rail-launched missiles, and illumination flares. The aircraft will also be capable of aerial gunnery, either with an integrated or pylon mounted
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and L3 Longsword turboprops, graded on basic surface attack and close air support, both including at night, daytime ground assault and rescue escort; but also austere environment performance, rapid turn rate, weapons qualifications, sensors and communication systems, low field operating costs and
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January 2013, but was delayed a few months. The A-29 was reawarded the contract on February 27, 2013. And Beechcraft again challenged the contract. But the USAF ordered that the construction start anyway. Beechcraft's allies in the Kansas Republican
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In April 2018, after deciding to forgo a combat demonstration, the US Air Force decided to advance with a second phase of the LAAR program. The second phase involves examining sustainment requirements, the ability to network with friendly aircraft, and operating costs.
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has yet been issued. Approximately 100 aircraft were expected to be ordered, but USAF has reduced the number of aircraft sought to 15 aircraft. The 15 aircraft program was focused at training pilots, not a combat mission. This program has also been called the
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developed with Boeing could be evaluated too, but Boeing won't take part of the flight demonstration. Lockheed neither, as the T-50A may not meet runway and fuel burn requirements, but this isn't ruling out one or the other participating in OA-X later.
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Current competitors include
Embraer and Sierra Nevada's A-29 Super Tucano as well as the Textron Aviation Defense AT-6 Wolverine turboprop and the American-made Textron Aviation Defense Scorpion light jet. Other possibilities includes the Leonardo
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December 30, 2011, the USAF announced that the A-29 had been awarded the contract. But the contract award was disputed and a stop-work was issued the following January. All motions will be due to U.S. Court of Federal Claim by March 6, 2012.
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company, and is powered by a pair of Honeywell F124 turbofan engines. The effective range of the aircraft currently is reported to be 1,890 km (1,170 mi) while its armament configuration is centered around nine hardpoints.
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congressional delegation then called for the work to be stopped, while Embraer's Floridan congressional allies praised the USAF's move. The USAF has instructed for work to continue unless a federal court orders otherwise. The
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program, a new and independent effort to secure around 75 manned, fixed-wing aircraft for "CAS, Armed Reconnaissance, Strike Coordination & Reconnaissance, and Airborne Forward Air Control."
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faster than expected, requiring replacement. This may cause issues in the future as some aircraft, such as the A-10, are out of production and cannot be replaced.
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in the 4th quarter of 2010. The A-67 can achieve 11 hours of loiter on target on internal fuel and can achieve air speeds ranging from 85 to 370 knots.
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time needed for these missions and require aerial refueling support, making their missions more expensive. Additionally, long loiter missions use up an
1464:"Text - H.R.2500 - 116th Congress (2019-2020): National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 | Congress.gov | Library of Congress"
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for light attack planes," effectively killing the project. U.S. Special Operations Command, meanwhile, announced an industry day for their
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Defensive package. The aircraft will have to include several defensive measures, including a
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742:"Sorry, Sierra Nevada Corp. and Textron: The US Air Force isn't buying light attack planes"
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the probable winner, with a contract expected to be awarded in December 2011. According to
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The 2009 Light Attack/Armed Reconnaissance program was born out of the need for a new
1109:"US Air Force selects Textron's Scorpion jet and AT-6 for light attack aircraft demo"
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The selected LAAR aircraft was intended to meet several key requirements, including:
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764:"Here Are The Pentagon's "Tough Choice" Cuts To Airpower As Part Of Its 2021 Budget"
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be provided to the Afghan Air Force, with pilots trained in the United States.
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aircraft that was suited to the type of combat the United States was facing in
660:. Master's Thesis, U.S. Army Command and General Staff College. June 12, 2009.
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1334:"USAF sets evaluation criteria for second phase of light attack experiment"
598:(2009). Request for Information. July 27, 2009. Accessed February 18, 2010.
574:"Light Air Support (LAS) Aircraft - Solicitation Number: FA8637-10-R-6000."
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predicts that their proposal will cost half as much as other competitors.
922:""Afghan Light Air Support saga continues: Chuck Wald flies the Tucano.""
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In summer 2017, the U.S. Air Force will conduct flight demonstrations at
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1020:"Kansas congressmen want work stopped on USAF contract Beechcraft lost."
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1428:"Defense Authorizers Push for Ramp Up of Light Attack Aircraft for SOF"
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Cost, Capability, and the Hunt for a Lightweight Ground Attack Aircraft
1674:"The U.S. Air Force's OA-X: An Opportunity For Textron's Scorpion Jet"
1077:"Federal Claims Court Clears Way For Continued Light Air Support Work"
1450:"House Members Seek NDAA Language to Force Light-Attack Aircraft Buy"
843:"B-406170, Hawker Beechcraft Defense Company, LLC, December 22, 2011"
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more time and money to put it into production than the AT-6 or A-29.
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1720:"Boeing considers restarting OV-10 production after 23-year hiatus"
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1759:"Meet the combat crop duster, armed and armored to join the fight"
1044:"USAF tells Sierra Nevada/Embraer to keep working on LAS contract"
956:"Super Tucano beats out AT-6 for Afghan Light Air Support tender"
672:"US Lawmaker Threatens to Give the Next Attack Plane to the Army"
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Air Combat Command (ACC) Light Attack/Armed Reconnaissance (LAAR)
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Range. The aircraft must have a 900 nautical mile (1600 km)
1646:"Duel of the Light Attack Planes: Tucano vs. Texan vs. Scorpion"
527:(COIN) Aircraft currently in development and is slated to begin
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had been excluded from the competition by the USAF, leaving the
1231:"USAF rejects Scorpion for OA-X, names A-29 and AT-6 finalists"
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Irregular warfare offers new role for propeller driven aircraft
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that would transfer control of the program to the commander of
1800:"Hawker Beechcraft adds power to armed AT-6", FlightGlobal.com
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upheld the USAF's decision to proceed with the contract work.
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To solve this problem, the United States Air Force released a
1485:"Why A-29 - A-29 for America | Super Tucano | OA-X"
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Military aircraft procurement programs of the United States
1510:"The US Navy -- Fact File: T-6A Texan II Turboprop trainer"
1267:"US Air Force kills combat demo for light attack aircraft"
906:"USAF Background paper on the light Air Support Decision".
1195:"The U.S. Air Force's OA-X Program Remains a Big Mystery"
612:"Rivals not deterred by USAF shift on turboprop fighters"
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platform, it is also an older and more costly aircraft.
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won the Light Air Support contract and was used by the
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Colombia Finalizes Deal for Super Tucano COIN Aircraft
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the best aircraft and proceed with rapid acquisition.
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1601:"U.S. Air Force Now Training with A-29 Super Tucano"
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6,000 ft (1800 m) takeoff and landing distance.
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Four contenders were displayed on Aug. 9 : the
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2009–2020 US Air Force aircraft acquisition program
1176:"Light Attack Contenders Square Off For USAF Demo"
1009:"USAF Overrides Stop Work on Afghan LAS Contract."
998:"Beechcraft To Again Challenge USAF LAS Decision."
618:. 15 September 2010. Retrieved: 16 September 2010.
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146:For example, these aircraft often do not have the
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1031:"Beechcraft Moves LAS Fight to Courts, Congress."
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72:to the House and Senate versions of the FY 2020
1707:. February 5, 2010. Accessed February 22, 2010.
1541:. February 4, 2010. Accessed February 22, 2010.
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987:Super Tucano wins Afghan light air support bid
803:"Congress Threatens To Withhold LAAR Funding."
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642:. 26 October 2010. Retrieved: 28 October 2010.
1634:. March 13, 2009. Accessed February 22, 2010.
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1157:"Lockheed Passes On USAF's Light Attack Demo"
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1138:"Boeing Opts Out Of USAF's Light Attack Demo"
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1552:"Hawker Beechcraft questions LAS exclusion."
1303:"USAF axes planned light attack combat demo"
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819:"Hawker: Air Force Barred Us From Jet Bid"
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183:In November 2011 it was revealed that the
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954:Majumdar2013-02-27T23:52:00+00:00, Dave.
323:Renewed attention, FY 2020 NDAA amendment
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1301:Jennings, Gareth (4 February 2018).
1277:from the original on 7 February 2018
1265:Insinna, Valerie (2 February 2018).
1241:from the original on 2 February 2018
1229:Trimble, Stephen (2 February 2018).
1161:Aerospace Daily & Defense Report
1142:Aerospace Daily & Defense Report
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693:"The case for light-attack aircraft"
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864:Hodge, Nathan (December 30, 2011).
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1107:Insinna, Valerie (Mar 15, 2017).
762:Trevithick, Joseph (2020-02-10).
1672:Majumdar, Dave (21 April 2017).
1193:Majumdar, Dave (8 August 2017).
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1785:"The Light Attack Aircraft"
1083:. The McGraw-Hill Companies
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371:Armored cockpit and engine.
297:jet, Embraer/Sierra Nevada
243:variant, a Lockheed Martin/
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1699:Jennings, Gareth (2010).
634:Trimble, Stephen (2010).
610:Trimble, Stephen (2010).
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486:Textron AirLand Scorpion
288:Textron AirLand Scorpion
42:program for a new light
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1533:Sweetman, Bill (2010).
870:The Wall Street Journal
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255:, the Northrop Grumman/
163:Request for Information
121:post 2003-invasion Iraq
56:request for information
52:reconnaissance aircraft
40:United States Air Force
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523:The A-67 Dragon is a
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332:Project Cancellation
137:F-16 Fighting Falcon
60:request for proposal
1557:, 23 November 2011.
825:. November 21, 2011
129:A-10 Thunderbolt II
1273:. Washington, DC.
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525:Counter-insurgency
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