US Special Operations Command Selects AT-802U Sky Warden for Light Attack Role
US Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC) has officially selected the L3Harris/Air Tractor AT-802U Sky Warden for its Armed Overwatch program. The aircraft will serve as a new light attack and reconnaissance platform, providing a cost-effective solution for operations in austere environments. Based on a rugged agricultural aircraft design, the Sky Warden is built for close air support, precision strike, and intelligence-gathering missions. This selection revives the concept of a versatile, propeller-driven attack plane reminiscent of the historic A-1 Skyraider.
Official Source: https://simpleflying.com/skyraider-back-afsoc-new-light-attack-aircraft/
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