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Chadian air force TAI Hurkus C light attack aircraft. Chad relies on three TAI Hurkus C attack aircraft acquired from Turkey in 2023 for COIN operations.
Prop jobs are the workhorse for many air forces fighting insurgencies because of their blend of cost-effectiveness, and precision firepower. Their slower speed compared to supersonic jets allows for longer loiter time and better target identification in low intensity conflicts.
The A-29 Super Tucano used by Nigeria is arguably the most dominant COIN aircraft, designed specifically for low intensity conflict and rugged, austere environments. |