Medusa Aero was formed primarily to provide Contractor Air Services ("CAS") for air components of the US Armed Services; to fill critical training needs and enables the services to maximize their mission-readiness and combat capabilities.
The principals of Medusa are keenly aware of the combat aviation training gaps within the US Department of Defense, and are dedicated to provide solutions that fill these shortfalls. The "C-level" management of Medusa Aero comprises legal and accounting professionals, as well as retired and reserve senior military officers with more than 100 years of combined fighter aircraft flying experience in the USAF, USN, and USMC in over 10 different models of fighter aircraft.
The company is able to provide several different types of focused services using several different aircraft. The CAS capabilities and deep fighter instructor experience includes support for Dissimilar Aircraft Combat Training ("DACT"); Joint Terminal Area Controller ("JTAC") training; Research, Development, Test & Evaluation ("RDT&E"), and other fixed and rotary wing aircraft operations.
Northrop F-5 "Tiger"
The F-5 Tiger is a 3rd generation dual-engine, single-tail supersonic fighter aircraft, still in use today in many countries as their primary or secondary fighter-bomber. Medusa Aero operates a squadron of two-seat F-5 aircraft, available with varied avionics for differing mission profiles.
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Mig-29 "Fulcrum"
The MiG-29 "Fulcrum" ("Tochka Opori" in Russian) was designed and built to be a single-seat supersonic, all-weather, air superiority fighter. It has been used, and still is, as the frontline 4th generation fighter for many of the world's air forces. It's radar capabilities combined with an extremely maneuverable airframe, and lethal all-aspect weapons employment make this platform a highly desired training aid to keep the unique skills of our combat aviators sharply honed. Medusa can provide and operate up to two full squadrons of Mig-29's in support of DACT training.
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Aerospatiale "Gazelle"
The Gazelle originated from a French requirement for a lightweight utility helicopter. The design quickly attracted British interest, leading to a development and production share out agreement with British company Westland whereby the Gazelle became a light attack helicopter and one of the fastest rotary winged aircraft in the world. Medusa has numerous of these aircraft available for training/test operations and/or for resale.
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Sukhoi-25 "Frogfoot"
The Su-25 Frogfoot is a very capable attack/bomber aircraft. Designed and built for the Russian Air Force by Sukhoi company, it was widely exported and has recently seen combat in eastern Europe and Libya. The aircraft is highly dependable, decidedly low-tech and was made to absorb battle damage and still operate in its low-altitude close-air-support environs. The Company can operate two of these aircraft in support of training and test operations.
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