I looked at it a few months ago and sort of concluded that the Tucano was a better choice based primarily on the issue of an already operational aircraft versus a development of the existing T-6 trainer which has only been prototyped.
Here is a detailed analysis and while it offers a lot more information, I think I'm still on with the Tucano:
Bigger Might Be Better But Familiar Carries Weight
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| Prototype AT-6B Texan |
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I vote to scratch the whole program. It's a lot of money for so few aircraft because the overall program expense is high. This is a good opportunity to cut our losses in AFG. Let them choose their aircraft and figure out how to pay for it.
I say resurrect the Staggerwing!
External gun on the Texan is a showstopper for me.
I say scrap the whole program. Embraer has managed to sell Super Tucanos around the globe before this contract. I am sure they could sell direct to Afghanistan.
The USAF portion now totals a mere 15 aircraft, it is not economical to contemplate. Keep the A-10Cs flying for CAS/COIN.
In a broader context I have to wonder what is wrong with the USAF. First KC-X, then CSAR-X, and now this program beset with problems.
@Anna, the USAF has gone downhill ever since Raz and I retired (g).
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