16 novembre 2021 | International, Aérospatial

Thailand becomes first foreign customer of AT-6 light-attack aircraft

Thailand's deal with the American company on the first day of the Dubai Airshow makes it the first international customer of the light attack aircraft.

https://www.defensenews.com/digital-show-dailies/dubai-air-show/2021/11/14/thailand-becomes-first-foreign-customer-of-at-6-light-attack-aircraft

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