A Business Overview & Summary of the SM-27S/T MACHETE RDT&E Program as Undertaken by the Military Aerospace/Tactical Air Warfare Systems Division of STAVATTI

Abstract

The STAVATTI SM-27 MACHETE is America's only all new, dedicated COIN/Light Attack Aircraft. Designed from the ground-up as a direct successor to OV-10 BRONCO and A-37 DRAGONFLY attack/FAC aircraft, the SM-27 MACHETE is the next generation SUPER-COIN. There is a distinct need for a capable replacement for OV-10s and A-37s operated by U.S. allies worldwide. With over 230 such aircraft still in service today, STAVATTI identifies the SM-27 MACHETE as the only new platform which will effectively address this type of requirement. Furthermore, the USAF/AFRES/USANG has been operating 116 OA-10As to satisfy the FAC role. The average age of these platforms has exceeded 22 years and this type will require replacement within the next 10 to 20 years. The SM-27 is an appropriate successor to this type in the FAC role.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 27, 2005
Accession Number
ADA435978

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  • Christopher R. Beskar

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  • Air Platforms
  • Counter WMD
  • Human Systems
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

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  • Aerial Warfare
  • Aerodynamic Configurations
  • Air Force
  • Aircraft Equipment
  • Aircraft Industry
  • Aircrafts
  • Airframes
  • Birds
  • Employment
  • Fighter Aircraft
  • Materials Testing
  • Military Science
  • Spars
  • Split Flaps
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Training Aircraft
  • Warfare

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