The U-28A is a modified, single-engine Pilatus PC-12 that operates worldwide. The U-28A is part of AFSOC’s light tactical fixed wing fleet, formerly known as non-standard aviation. The initial block of U-28 aircraft were procured and modified for use in operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom. General Characteristics

Feb 12, 2020 · U.S. Special Operations Command’s armed overwatch planes eventually will replace the U-28 Draco, a small fleet of specialized and heavily used intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance aircraft, Air Force Special Operations Command boss Lt. …

Nov 21, 2023 · Ten U-28 Draco crew members became the first to receive the Distinguished Flying Cross after helping in the 2021 Afghan airlift.

Jun 19, 2019 · The U-28A Draco provides airborne intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance in support of humanitarian operations, search and rescue, and special operations missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joel Miller) A U-28A Draco aircraft flies over a …

Mar 17, 2025 · The U-28A is a modified, single-engine Pilatus PC-12 aircraft and is part of the Air Force Special Operations Command manned, airborne intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance fleet.

Apr 4, 2023 · Fast forward to now, Capt. Fiona Akoth is a 310th Special Operations Squadron U-28 Draco pilot. A long way from the start but living the life she once only dreamed of. With multiple deployments to East Africa it has come full circle for her. “It felt surreal,” said Akoth.

Jul 2, 2019 · After more than 13 years in service, the U-28A intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance aircraft officially received approval in May for the naming convention of “Draco”. Draco is the Latin term for dragon. Most aircraft commonly have a name after their numerical designation, such as CV-22 Osprey.

The U-28A is a modified, single-engine Pilatus PC-12 that operates worldwide. The U-28A is part of AFSOC’s light tactical fixed wing fleet, formerly known as non-standard aviation. The initial block of U-28 aircraft were procured and modified for …

The U-28A provides a manned fixed wing, on-call/surge capability for Improved Tactical Airborne Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance in support of Special Operations Forces.

The U-28A is a modified, single-engine Pilatus PC-12 aircraft and is part of the Air Force Special Operations Command manned, airborne intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance fleet. Operational squadrons include the 319th, 34th and 318th Special, Find fact sheets about the 919th Special Operations Wing and the aircraft we fly.