OV-10 Bronco Strafing the Target with LIVE 7.62mm!

Описание: Blue Air Training's OV-10 Bronco 453 strafing just before sunset in support of the ANG JTACQC! Since 2016, Blue Air Training is the first and ONLY USAF Accredited civilian aviation company to operate with a weaponized Public Aircraft Operations (PAO) status to fly JTAC training missions.​ Bring on the Live CAS.

The OV-10 is undeniably the best JTAC training platform in the air. The OV-10 is designed for rugged, simple, Close Air Support. The versatility and reliability of Bronco along with the capability of long durations and a configuration of 8 bombs, 7 rockets, 2000 rounds, FLIR, and LINK-16, make the OV-10 ideal for JTAC training.

Blue Air Training has integrated the highly reliable, cost effective, multi-purpose light attack OV-10 Category E “jet class” into training missions. The versatility and reliability of the Bronco make this aircraft an ideal Joint Terminal Attack Controller (JTAC) training platform, with in-theater endurance topping five hours.

The OV-10 was initially conceived in the early 1960s and designed for rugged, simple, close air support, integrated with reconnaissance and forward ground operations. The Bronco’s missions included observation, forward air control, helicopter escort, armed reconnaissance, gunfire spotting, utility and ground attack.

The OV-10 was used for decades and flew with three branches of the military, the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Navy and U.S. Marines, along with several allied militaries. Besides the military, other U.S. agencies who flew the OV-10 include NASA, State Department Air Wing, Bureau of Land Management, California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection to name a few. Most recently, U.S. Special Forces have used the OV-10 in several operations in active theaters combating ISIS.

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TRAINING GROUND TEAMS AT THE TIP OF THE SPEAR

Joint Terminal Attack Controllers (#JTAC​​) are specially qualified service members who direct combat aircraft from a forward position while engaged in close air support, and offensive air support operations. JTACs embed with units on the frontline and have the incredible responsibility of calling in an air strike on target, on time.

These highly trained warfighters go through intense physical, mental and technical training in order to withstand the demanding conditions of battle and provide their team with the firepower needed for continued success on the battlefield. Blue Air Training brings unprecedented Close Air Support training to these Special Warfare Operators to prepare them for battle. There are few things that can change the course of battle like a properly executed air strike.

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Blue Air Training is veteran​ owned and was the first provider of contract Close Air Support training and continues to provide the highest quality Close Air Support (CAS) training available — anywhere in the world. We ensure that every Operator is 100% combat ready and elevates the standard of the US Armed Forces.

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