Iomax Archangel making its Dubai air show debut

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By Dylan Malyasov
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Rupa Haria ‏@rupaharia

Intended for border patrol and surveillance, the Iomax USA Archangel is an armed, sensor-equipped, two-seat version of the Thrush S2R-660 agricultural aircraft.

North Carolina-based Iomax began deliveries of 24 aircraft to the United Arab Emirates in June.

The UAE’s Special Operations Command previously operated 24 armed Air Tractor AT-802s for border patrol.

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