FTC-2000G light combat aircraft

Conflict Usage

Myanmar Civil War

Side: State Administration Council and allied forcesRole: Strike aircraft used for air raidsstrikeclose air support

In the Myanmar Civil War, the State Administration Council air force used FTC-2000G jets for bombing and airstrike missions over civilian-populated areas.

FTC-2000G light combat aircraft Images

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