Tucano question at Nellis
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Tucano question at Nellis
Could somebody help me identifying this Tucano?
It landed at Nellis AFB on march 5th with callsign “Pony 1”.
The number on the plane says 163056 but in all databases that is a MH-53E.
thanks helping me with the puzzle...
grtzz
Roger
It landed at Nellis AFB on march 5th with callsign “Pony 1”.
The number on the plane says 163056 but in all databases that is a MH-53E.
thanks helping me with the puzzle...
grtzz
Roger
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Re: Tucano question at Nellis
That'll be one of the beasties that USSOCOM are using to evaluate the SuperTuc as a CAS/ISTAR asset for special forces, believe the navy are the ones operating it? Fantastic catch!
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Re: Tucano question at Nellis
One suspects with the purpose of all the bits and pieces attached, and the lack of markings, the operator would rather we didn't know...
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It says 'Fury' on the rear of the aircraft.
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MMMM nice, thats a tuccano I wouldn't mind seeing...
A little help from "google" brought up this http://www.defensenews.com/story.php?i=3989450
HTH Stu
A little help from "google" brought up this http://www.defensenews.com/story.php?i=3989450
HTH Stu
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Re: Tucano question at Nellis
The programme that this aircraft is being reviewed under is "Imminent Fury".
The Bu No. on the side of the aircraft is false and is in fact correctly associated with a MH-53E.
These aircraft, if purchased, will provide air support for Navy SEAL type activities, hence the Navy bureau number.
Of note is the rearing stallion on the engine cover.
A great catch of a very interesting machine.
The Bu No. on the side of the aircraft is false and is in fact correctly associated with a MH-53E.
These aircraft, if purchased, will provide air support for Navy SEAL type activities, hence the Navy bureau number.
Of note is the rearing stallion on the engine cover.
A great catch of a very interesting machine.
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Re: Tucano question at Nellis
Cute, cute, cute.
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Great catch, one for the mags??
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Great catch! I really love the Super Tuc!
Isn't it from Blackwater?
Next month there will be dozens of them here, can't wait to see those humming birds.
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Isn't it from Blackwater?
Next month there will be dozens of them here, can't wait to see those humming birds.
Best regards
Re: Tucano question at Nellis
Can't see any DAS... Theatre Entry Standard....? Great catch though.
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My word, I bet 'they' would rather you hadn't taken a photo of that......lovely catch....get it to the mags!
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Re: Tucano question at Nellis
now thats a sexy aircraft!!!
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Re: Tucano question at Nellis
This is similar to the Supertuc the R A F are looking at for use in Afghanistan. With its 6 hour endurance they are looking at a system similar to cab rank used in ww2.