OA-1K Skyraider II

Service And Conflict Use

1. Feb 27, 2025

   Name announced

   AFSOC publicly revealed the OA-1K's Skyraider II name at the Special Air Warfare Symposium.

   Sources: AFSOC reveals name for OA-1K: Skyraider II

2. Apr 3, 2025

   First missionized delivery

   L3Harris delivered the first missionized OA-1K Skyraider II to support special operations, and AFSOC accepted the aircraft the same day.

   Sources: L3Harris Delivers First Missionized Skyraider II Aircraft to Support Special Operations, Air Force Special Operations Command accepts the first missionized OA-1K Skyraider II

OA-1K Skyraider II Images

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