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An aircraft from the Vietnam War to be used in Afghanistan?

Washington, USA - Boeing might supply the USAF with an upgraded version of the OV-10 Bronco

A reconnaissance aircraft designed for the Vietnam War might come back into service. Boeing has in fact proposed to the US Air Force a modernized version of the OV-10 Bronco to match its necessities in modern irregular warfare territories, such as Afghanistan. The new version, dubbed OV-10X, would maintain the original 70s design structural specifications (in order to keep the certifications), but...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1109364
Rome, Italy, 09/24/2009 13:59
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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