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Skyraider II: US Air Force’s retro Vietnam-era warbird makes a modern comeback
The US Air Force unveils the Skyraider II, a modernized Vietnam-style combat plane built for close air support, ISR, and ...
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Air Force revives Skyraider name for new light attack aircraft
The propeller-driven Skyraider II pays homage to the Cold War-era propeller plane that delivered close air support during the ...
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USAF Chooses Skyraider II Name for Rugged Attack Plane Derived from Agricultural Aircraft
The Air Force Special Operations Command has named the L3Harris OA-1K attack and ISR aircraft Skyraider II, first ones to ...
Air Force’s newest plane, the Skyraider II, honors a legendary aircraft
The Skyraider II is the latest aircraft to pay homage to a legendary plane. The original A-1 Skyraider flew from 1946 to the ...
Air Force general says service’s newest plane could be used over the US-Mexico border
The Skyraider II is designed to conduct precision strikes and fly armed reconnaissance missions for troops on the ground.
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OA-1K Officially Dubbed Skyraider II, Honoring the Legendary A-1 Skyraider
AFSOC leaders broke the news today at the Special Air Warfare Symposium. The name pays tribute to the battle-tested legacy of ...
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AFSOC’s Skyraider II Is a New Plane with a Proud Name
The Skyraider II will take on global missions, complicating the plans of U.S. adversaries. When one thinks of the badass ...
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US Air Force dubs new OA-1K armed crop duster ‘Skyraider II’ ahead of first delivery
The US Air Force and Special Operations Command are preparing to field the new low-cost close air support platform developed ...
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AFSOC’s Skyraider II Is a New Plane with a Proud Name
The Skyraider II will take on global missions, complicating the plans of U.S. adversaries. When one thinks of the badass warbirds of U.S. Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC), chances are ...
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Air Force revives Skyraider name for new light attack aircraft
Air Force Air Force Special Operations Command has dubbed its newest aircraft Skyraider II, shown here, in a nod to the legendary Skyraider. (Staff Sgt. Natalie Fiorilli/Air Force) FORT WALTON ...
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Air Force revives Skyraider name for new light attack aircraft
FORT WALTON BEACH, Florida — Air Force Special Operations Command has dubbed its newest aircraft Skyraider II, a nod to the Cold War-era propeller plane that delivered close air support during ...
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US Air Force revives 'Skyraider' legacy: Meet OA-1K Skyraider II, the battlefield workhorse built for global warfare
The USAF's OA-1K Skyraider II, a rugged, modular aircraft, is designed for special operations, close air support, and austere ...