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The 96th Test Wing is evaluating the Skyraider II, a rugged crop-duster tailored for close air support and ISR missions, to ...
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The Legendary Skyraider Gets a 21st Century Upgrade
The legendary Skyraider spirit returns with the reveal of the OA-1K Skyraider II, a modern tribute to a classic combat icon.
The 96th Test Wing and the U.S. Special Operations Command is continuing developmental testing to ensure the OA-1K Skyraider ...
An OA-1K Skyraider II takes off from Eglin Air Force Base, Florida on Jun. 25, 2025 in a developmental testing campaign with 96th Test Wing and U.S. Special Operations Command.
The fiscal year 2026 budget request from the Trump Administration seeks to reduce annual purchases of the new OA-1K ...
Air Force Special Operations Command's newest aircraft, the OA-1K Skyraider II, continues developmental testing at Eglin Air ...
The 'Proud American' is a an A-1 Skyraider tribute plane owned by the Heritage Flight Museum in Washington. Air Force Special Operations Command announced that its new OA-1K, right, will be the ...
The Skyraider II is a cost-effective, crewed aircraft designed for adaptability across various conflict scenarios. Its capabilities include close air support, precision strikes, armed intelligence ...
After initially receiving AT-802Us to begin training, AFSOC has now taken delivery of the OA-1K in the final missionized configuration. The first missionized L3Harris/Air Tractor OA-1K Skyraider ...
The Air Force's new Skyraider II pays homage to the Skyraider used during the Vietnam War. Here, a Douglas A-1H Skyraider of the 602nd Special Operations Squadron flies over Vietnam in June 1970.
The Skyraider was built around an old Wright R-3350 radial engine, providing the necessary power for the plane’s heavy load-bearing capacity. Skyraider was also a bit of a throwback for its day.