Broncos back to war !!!!

[CHDT]

Old soldiers never die:

 

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3485981/Vintage-attack-planes-used-Vietnam-brought-retirement-help-special-forces-defeat-ISIS-Iraq.html

 

http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2016/03/09/why-is-america-using-these-antique-planes-to-fight-isis.html

 

I would love to see some pics of these two Broncos in Syria.

But I can't find any.

 

 

 

PS: a Bronco in DCS would be great !!!

[CHDT]

These two ones perhaps ?

 

 

Or these ones ?

 

https://thaimilitaryandasianregion.files.wordpress.com/2015/10/amgnd4yeyss6xf6yfhb6.jpg

[Vampyre]

My money is on them being the two Combat Dragon II OV-10G+'s that were the subject of several articles back in 2013... and yes a DCS:OV-10 Bronco needs to be a thing.:thumbup:

[probad]

@DCS: Bronco: infantry and other ground units are going to need their radar FCS removed first :P

 

This is a real COIN plane and we'd be better off with something like this + F-35 than clinging to the A-10s.

Edited March 10, 2016 by probad

[King_Hrothgar]

I've been thinking for a while that the A-29 would make a good A-10 replacement. Yes, it is less capable, but it's also cheaper. An A-10 is more than a little overkill for ISIS and similar foes anyways.

[Vampyre]

I've been thinking for a while that the A-29 would make a good A-10 replacement. Yes, it is less capable, but it's also cheaper. An A-10 is more than a little overkill for ISIS and similar foes anyways.

 

I still hold out hope for an improved OV-10G+ as the current one has more going for it than a Super Tuc... seven weapons stations, cargo/paradrop capability, twin engines and it is a 100% US design which will, legally, make it easier to get into service.

[Milli]

During the last few years when I've been wandering around the aircraft at Fairford RIAT airshow in the UK, I come across the Textron AirLand Scorpion. I automatically think of the A-10 everytime I see it.

http://www.scorpionjet.com/aircraft-features/

Cheap and cheerful.

[javelina1]

Cool, and still using the Garrett Turbine Engines! (Many years ago, I worked for GTEC - before it all eventually rolled up into Honeywell).

[Lucas_From_Hell]

Interesting. :)

 

The Super Tucano still seems like a more viable option by most means, but whatever the case this just shows how the slow and well-equipped attack aircraft concept remains a great battlefield solution. I'm curious to see how they perform.

[pepin1234]

I like the Bronco, more than Super Tucano. 6 infantry soldiers at this speed in emergency is faster than Helicopters. Is a good way to save money, why not.

Edited March 13, 2016 by pepin1234

[CHDT]

Also two engines:

 

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My uncle flew these to drop herbicide on cocaine fields in Colombia. They were shot at constantly and when they switched to single engine aircraft he noped the **** out as he had come back with one engine many times. Cool aircraft though.

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[figgy]

Also two engines:

 

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My uncle flew these to drop herbicide on cocaine fields in Colombia. They were shot at constantly and when they switched to single engine aircraft he noped the **** out as he had come back with one engine many times. Cool aircraft though.

++++++++++++++++++++

 

 

Airshow TICO Florida

 

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[Rangi]

Wow, they really botched that nose job. Great aircraft and would love to see a dcs version one day.

[gear_monkey]

I love the Bronco.

 

If you guys want a great experience, get the OV-10 Bronco for FSX.

 

It is spectacular and was developed with real operators so the engines, performance, and flight model are top notch.

 

I love it.

 

http://en.shop.aerosoft.com/eshop.php?action=article_detail&s_supplier_aid=12094&s_design=DEFAULT&shopfilter_category=Flight+Simulation&s_language=english