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Burkina Faso Embraer EMB-314 Super Tucano Conducts First Counter-terrorist Airstrike

written by Shmuel Yosef Agnon October 5, 2018
Burkina Faso Embraer EMB-314 Super Tucano Conducts First Counter-terrorist Airstrike

Embraer EMB-314 Super Tucano light attack aircraft of the Burkinabe Air Force (FABF) conducted its first counter-terrorism airstrike targeting militants’ bases near Pama and Gayeri.

The airstrikes were part of a series of anti-terrorist operations that also involved sweeps by ground forces in these two areas.

The Three EMbraer EMB-314 Super Tucanos delivered to the FABF in 2011, were used in the attack.

Embraer EMB-314 Super Tucano

  • The Embraer EMB-314 Super Tucano is primarily a trainer, it was also made to be a light-attack aircraft designed for counter-insurgency, close air support and aerial reconnaissance.
  • The aircraft has advanced counter-measure systems against surface-to-air-missiles (short range and MANPADs).
  • The Cockpit, fuel system and engine components all have armor plates by TenCate.
  • The Super Tucano can fly up to 35,000 feet and can hit on targets from 26,000 feet using the Hellfire or other Precision Guided missiles.
  • The aircraft is fast and lithe. It can reach a maximum speed of 590 km/h.

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Shmuel Yosef Agnon is a Senior Writer and Editor at the Strategic Intelligence (SI). Specializes in writing intelligence reports, geopolitics, military intelligence and crime reports. Agnon holds a Bachelor of Arts in mass media and journalism, and a master's degree in international media relations from Winchester, University, England.

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