What is as 250 ordu?

The AS 250 Ordu is a small ground-attack aircraft designed and built in Turkey by the Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI). It is a single-engine, two-seater aircraft that is primarily used for close air support, reconnaissance and training purposes.

The aircraft has a length of 8.41 meters, a wingspan of 9.40 meters, and a maximum takeoff weight of 1,300 kg. It is powered by a Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-68 turboprop engine, which provides a maximum speed of 500 km/h and a range of 2,000 km. The aircraft has a service ceiling of 8,500 meters and can carry a maximum payload of 450 kg.

The AS 250 Ordu is equipped with a range of weapons, including machine guns, rockets and missiles, which enable it to provide close air support to ground troops. It also has a sophisticated avionics suite, which includes multi-function displays, radar, and other sensors, which help the pilot to navigate and engage targets.

The AS 250 Ordu entered service with the Turkish Air Force in 2017, and it is also being offered for export to other countries. It is seen as an affordable and effective alternative to more expensive Western-built aircraft, such as the A-10 Thunderbolt II.