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SF.260W Warrior

Has anyone ever heard of this aircraft. It is used as a basic trainer and light attack aircraft and is an Italian design made by Aermacchi. I have seen one demonstrated at an air show. This is one of the most impressive displays I have ever seen. I was shocked at how agile and fast the aircraft was. It really impressed me, so I did some research on it. The W version also known as the Warrior, is also a light attack aircraft. It can carry up to 660 lb. of ordnance on four underwing hardpoints. It can carry gun pods, rocket pods, bombs, cluster bombs, supply containers, para-flares, and even reconnaissance pods. It has a large bubble canopy that gives the pilot and observer excellent vision. It is a perfect aircraft as a basic trainer and it would also be a very effective CAS or FAC aircraft. It has a top speed of about 270 mph, which is slow if you compare it to an F-4 or an F-15, but if you think about it, that is fast enough to intercept all helicopters and light aircraft such as drug planes. The airframe is cleared for up to 6 positive G’s. That means that it is really strong. I am sure plenty of you guys have heard of this neat little aircraft, and I am just wondering what your opinions are on it. I personally love it.

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