what niche is this jet targeting? can’t be anything related’to actual warfare dogfighting, only being able’to fly 523mph, max.
never mind, saw the relevant paragraph.
this would make one heck of a personal aircraft (de-milled or not)
The target is patrol and light attack support. Ironically it was designed for border security in the lesser stable parts of the world. But mostly to be an affordable light attack jet where the expense and firepower of current fighters, with $200,000,000 price tags, is not required.
Do me a favor. Order a couple of these. It would be a very good year for me. My shop is a contract vendor for Textron.
Like the A-10 right? It’s an attack aircraft, built for range, loiter time and engaging tactical targets.
It would be fantastic for any situation where top tier air defenses are not present or are avoidable.