But I doubt anyone bothered to research the capability offered by these 2 aircraft. The Texan is the better option, but the Supertucano is still credible.
Credible enough that while the USAF have looked at a souped up Texan, the US Navy preferred to evaluate the Tucano.
Credible enough that US politicians have been brought in to fight the Tucano as a 'not made here' option.
Credible because it has a better, better integrated and built in gun.
Are you sure the Texan is the 'better option' or is this the usual uncritical slack-jawed and awestruck reaction to US kit because it's American?
Just askin'?