Negative feedback that are not based on any facts & information or any kind of research continue to follow
the reception of the first two Lebanese A-29 Super Tucano. Most of these comments stem from the fact that the A-29 is a turbo-propeller aircraft, and that's leading to all sorts of stereotypes, including considering it a WWII aircraft.
LAF Digest previously prepared a
detailed article detailing facts & giving answers to common A-29 misconceptions. Today, we are attempting to change the mindset visually using expectations VS reality images. Just like the previous article, the target audience is the general public, not those who are savvy in military topics.
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| The A-29 can deliver guided missiles & bombs without utilizing legacy tactics. The Mirage III photo is used on purpose because it is part of the Lebanese nostalgia. It is time to move on. |
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| The A-29 has modern cockpit & avionics. |
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| The A-29 has a pressurized cabin just like modern jets. |
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| The MX-15 offers advanced surveillance and targeting capabilities. |
Disclaimer: none of the photos used in the comparison are property of LAF Digest, all credit goes to original authors.
This article first appeared on LAF Digest (Unofficial)
What most of your readers don't understand is that lighter is better these days. Armies all over the world are thinking this way due to cost and long term options. Another point to consider is that the LAF is not allowed to have modern jet aircraft due to our neighbors in the south lobbying against this on a world scale. What the LAF can do is get some attack helicopters like super cobras and / or MI-24's that would be cheaper to run and maintain.
ReplyDeleteThey are not my readers, but people on Facebook, Twitter, etc...
DeleteOur main limitation is the cost of procuring and operations. We can still get around that lobbying someway.