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Originally Posted by wireandpaper
ps: Why did the French abandon it so soon?
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French page of Wiki on Tucano mentions reinforced wings and French avionics.It also says trainer type has been changed twice since Tucano.I think French type of training puts a lot more weight on use of external armaments heavy enough to shorten lifespan of airframe/wings.Couple of smart bombs+ extra gas tanks on plane this size will do it if done often enough.Add low level terrain hugging and you will be changing planes fast.