The LASA "T-Bird", from Bulgaria-based LASA ("Light Armed Surveillance Aircraft"), is another entry into the growing low-cost close support / attack category that currently includes the Air Tractor AT-802U, the L-3 Technologies "Longsword" and the IOMAX "Archangel". The T-Bird relies on the proven framework of the agricultural-industry-minded Thrush 510G series fixed-wing aircraft and adds to it a host of systems and sub-systems to make for a dedicated light-strike platform with low operating costs and high loitering times.
The aircraft was debuted at the 2017 Paris Air Show and is known to be operating over the African continent under private contractor ownership.
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CLOSE-AIR SUPPORT
Developed to operate in close proximity to active ground elements by way of a broad array of air-to-ground ordnance and munitions options.
INTELLIGENCE-SURVEILLANCE-RECONNAISSANCE
Surveil ground targets / target areas to assess environmental threat levels, enemy strength, or enemy movement.
29.2 ft (8.90 meters) Length
44.3 ft (13.50 meters) Width/Span
9.2 ft (2.80 meters) Height
3,704 lb (1,680 kilograms) Empty Weight
6,945 lb (3,150 kilograms) Maximum Take-Off Weight
+3,241 lb (+1,470 kg) Weight Difference
1 x General Electric H80 turboprop engine developing 800 horsepower and driving a four-bladed propeller at the nose. Propulsion
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