Fairchild AU-23 Peacemaker
The Fairchild AU-23 Peacemaker is an American armed gunship, counter-insurgency, utility transport version of the Pilatus PC-6 Porter for the United States Air Force. A total of 35 were built under license in the United States by Fairchild Industries, for use during the Vietnam War in the early 1970s. All aircraft were later sold to the Royal Thai Air Force.
| AU-23 Peacemaker | |
|---|---|
| Fairchild AU-23A Peacemaker in flight | |
| Role | Armed gunship, counter-insurgency, utility transport |
| Manufacturer | Fairchild Aircraft |
| First flight | 1971 |
| Primary users | United States Air Force Royal Thai Air Force |
| Developed from | Pilatus PC-6 Porter |
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