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OA-1K Skyraider II

Coverage of OA-1K Skyraider II in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: May 19 · 19:37 UTCMost recent: May 19 · 19:37 UTC
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Air Force Special Operations Commandorganization1Lt. Col. Robert Wilsonperson1Lt. Gen. Mike Conleyperson1Will Rogers Air National Guard Baseplace1Cannon Air Force Baseplace1Government Accountability Officeorganization1
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  • SECURITYMay 19 · 19:37 UTCDEFENSE NEWS
    War in pieces: Air Force wants special ops plane that can be built on the fly

    The Air Force Special Operations Command is testing the ability to disassemble and reassemble the OA-1K Skyraider II aircraft for rapid deployment via cargo jets, positioning it as a cost-effective multi-role platform for special operations. The program aims to consolidate multiple aircraft types into a single modular airframe, though Pentagon funding has cut the planned fleet from 75 to 53 aircraft as military priorities shift toward potential high-end conflicts.