HCSAF reopen A-84 production line for EW version

The A-84 was one of the "Holy Trinity" of HCS combat aircraft but production ended a couple of years ago leaving just the A-85 in production (the F-40 has been out of production for a number of years). However the production jigs were kept intact and now will be reactivated next year as the HCSAF build at least 150 EA-84FEA electronic warfare attack aircraft.

The HCSAF have been looking to enhance their EW aircraft and develop a dedicated EW aircraft for attack and support duties. After looking at a number of options including a brand new aircraft it was found that the best option from a number of standpoints (including cost) would be to use the A-84 platform of which over 1700 remain in HCSAF service.

Two A-84s are currently being modified for a flight test programme.