Embraer is highlighting the versatility of the A-29 Super Tucano at the ongoing show and is confident about the aircraft finding more buyers in the region.
The A-29 Super Tucano, which has so far been selected by more than fifteen air forces globally, has earned a name for itself for its multi-mission capabilities, including light attack, aerial surveillance and interdiction, and counterinsurgency operations. More than 260 units of the aircraft have so far been sold, with the company said to be in discussions currently with potential buyers. In 2020, the company delivered the aircraft to the Philippine Air Force; the service currently has a six-strong fleet. The aircraft was also recently delivered to the Nigerian Air Force and has been operational for a number of years in countries such as Indonesia. Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, and the Dominican Republic.
The first light attack aircraft in the world with a US Air Force Military Type Certificate, the A-29 Super Tucano, which carries a wide variety of weapons, including precision-guided munitions, can operate from remote, unpaved airstrips to forward operating bases in hostile environments with little support, with low operating costs and high availability. According to the company, it is the only advanced light attack, reconnaissance, and training turboprop platform currently in production across the world with proven combat capabilities. Embraer has two assembly lines for the production of the aircraft, in Brazil and the United States.
The A-29 has a max airspeed of 370 mph and a cruise speed of 320 mph, and perhaps most significantly, an endurance of over eight hours. It has a range of 830 miles and a combat range of 550 km. The aircraft, which is easily configurable on-site, is unique in how it is capable of operating from remote, unpaved airstrips to forward operating bases in hostile environments with little support, all with low operating costs and high availability. Earlier this year, the A-29 reached an important milestone by notching up 500,000 flight hours globally, including 60,000 in combat. Low maintenance cost is another of the aircraft’s attractive features.
Extensively used as an advanced trainer, A-29 Super Tucano’s ability to simulate combat missions and upload and download flight data makes it a highly effective training platform. The aircraft is also used for Joint Terminal Attack Controller (JTAC) training, helping the troops on the ground to designate and coordinate ground attack scenarios. One of the advantages of using the A-29 is that it makes the transition from a training aircraft to a fighter jet seamless compared to other trainers. The aircraft is equipped with a variety of state-of-the-art sensors and weapons, including an electro-optical/infrared system with laser designator, night vision goggles, secure communications, and a data-link package. Its systems allow the gathering and sharing of information in real-time, thus making the aircraft a key part of a networked environment. As an Armed Reconnaissance Aircraft, the A-29 Super Tucano is renowned for its capabilities in a Strike Coordination and Reconnaissance (SCAR) role and also as an Air Scout.
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