Tactical air support uses the super tucano to support var ious military exercises and events such as embraer s and sierra nevadas airventure display. Embraer emb314 super tucano general discussion large. Jacksonvillebuilt super tucano jacksonville business journal. Design of the emb312 tucano toucan highperformance trainer started in 1978 in response to a forca aerea brasileira fab brazilian air force specification. Tim conrad embraer a29b super tucano esquadrilha da fumaca fab.
The aircraft can be used for tactical and advanced training as well as light attack and isr intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance missions. Super tucano a29 a29a a29b emb 314 embraer trainer light attack aircraft technical data sheet specifications intelligence description information identification pictures photos images video brazil brazilian air force aviation aerospace defence industry technology. The embraer emb 314 super tucano, a29, alx canopy cover is designed to enclose the windshield, all side windows and canopy roof. Super tucano, built in 2006 and with just 635 hours on the clock, is operated by tactical air support, which leases the airplane from its owner, presidential airways.
T27 trainer development for brazilian air force and used by most south american air forces to replace the cessna t37. Sep 25, 2014 the first a29 super tucano manufactured in the united states made its debut today in a ceremony at the embraer facility at jacksonville international airport. The insulated engine cover works well in cold climates to help with engine preheating. Emb314 super tucano trainer and light attack aircraft. See the full news archive for the embraer emb314 super tucano. Insight into aafs a29 super tucano light attack aircraft. The emb314 super tucano is an enhanced version of the emb312 tucano trainer aircraft, features faster speed and higher altitude capabilities.
On 16 october, embraer announced a firm order for six a29 super tucano light attack and advanced training aircraft from an undisclosed customer. Tactair hardware will fly on embraer a29 super tucano light air support aircraft 010720. Visitors to airventure, general aviations big show, had the. Dec, 2017 interestingly, the usaf already pitted the at6b and super tucano against each other when deciding which to purchase for afghanistan. The embraer emb 312 tucano pronunciation is a lowwing, tandemseat, singleturboprop, basic trainer with counterinsurgency capability developed in brazil. The brazilian embraer tucano is one of the worlds most successful turboprop trainers, and its light attack derivatives are gaining significant orders. Postqualification inspection includes the checking of manufacturers facilities and the aircraft offered which is the a29 super tucano.
This short article about the military can be made longer. Embraer emb312 tucano basic trainer light attack aircraft. Kind of reminds me of a youtube clip i saw a while back. The embraer emb314 a29 super tucano is an advanced version of the original tucano platform and has been developed as a basic trainer and attack counterinsurgency aircraft. Design and development work began in 1979 on a lowcost, relatively simple new basic trainer with innovative features which eventually became the international.
Thus, boeing might see embraer s super tucano lowend fighter jets as a way to still grab a good chunk of air forces spending on light attack fighter jets, while avoiding stiff completion with lockheed martin on the. Embraer emb314 super tucano program supplier guide. Embraer emb314 super tucano a29 trainer counterinsurgency light attack armed reconnaissance aircraft a agile, lightweight and robust embraer super tucano of brazil continues to see a rise in popularity worldwide. Embraers super tucano balances cost and capability for. The first embraer a29 super tucano aircraft assembled in the united states has officially rolled off the assembly line. Visitors to airventure, general aviations big show, had the chance to check out the military trainer, which shared the ramp with several of. Embraer super tucano the cockpit of the super tucano includes dual six by eightinch color lcds for each pilot along with gps navigation, nightvisioncompatible lighting and autopilot.
I for some reason can not start embraer super tucano. Trainer counterinsurgency light attack armed reconnaissance aircraft. The embraer emb 314 super tucano, also named alx or a29 is a turboprop aircraft designed for light attack, counter insurgency, close air support, aerial reconnaissance missions in low threat environments, as well as providing pilot training. Narcizos emb 314 super tucano modified for flight simulator x. Emb312f version with french avionics for french air force. The blend of advanced, robust and redundant systems allows the. Snc and embraer today confirmed delivery of four a29 super. Apr 21, 2015 the first embraer a29 super tucano aircraft assembled in the united states has officially rolled off the assembly line.
The brazilian air force sponsored the emb312 project at the end of 1978. Embraer a29b super tucano aviation photos on jetphotos. I think it was a us directed drug interdiction mission like three of these embraers were following a larger twin making a run for the border not ours. Embraer to collaborate on combat to covid19 embraer to collaborate on technologies and solutions to combat covid19 embraer is working in partnership with companies and research centers on technologies that can increase the availability of equipment and solutions to combat covid19 in brazil. I have had trouble starting certain turbo props in past, but i learned how to do it and is no problem. Next development was the midsize legacy 500450 to compete with cessnas citation sovereignlatitude and bombardiers learjet 75. How the tucano became the a29 super tucano youtube. How would you expect an a10 warthog to perform against an f16 or an ah64 apache to do against an f22. The embraer emb 314 super tucano about this sound pronunciation, also named alx or a29b, is a brazilian turboprop light attack aircraft designed and. Converting the regional erj5 into the legacy 600650 covered the supermidsize business segment. First nigerian air force a29 super tucano light attack aircraft. The worlds largest online aviation stock photo library. Media in category embraer emb 312 tucano the following 42 files are in this category, out of 42 total. Embraer 314 super tucano for fsx fly away simulation.
The prototype of the super tucano first flew in 1992. Embraer sells six a29 super tucanos pakistan defence. How would the embraer super tucano perform in combat against. In august 2001, the brazilian air force awarded embraer a contract for 76 super tucano alx aircraft with options for a further 23. Both tucano and super tucano have been developed and built by embraer of brazil. Pressurized cockpit with air conditioning, antig system, obogs, armored cockpit and engine compartment, hotas controls, two redundant mission computers, auto flight, hud headup display with color hud video camera chvc, up front control panel ufcp with back up on cmfd.
Embraer spent years preparing itself for this tender with the super tucano turboprop, in. Interestingly, the usaf already pitted the at6b and super tucano against each other when deciding which to purchase for afghanistan. Mar 11, 2020 embraer emb314 super tucano a29 trainer counterinsurgency light attack armed reconnaissance aircraft a agile, lightweight and robust embraer super tucano of brazil continues to see a rise in popularity worldwide. Embraer started the expansion with the hotselling light jet phenom 100 and 300 in 2008. This plane does not come with checklist or manual, so i go by guess work. Design of the emb312 tucano toucan highperformance trainer started in 1978 in response to a forca aerea brasileira fab brazilian air. The embraer emb 314 super tucano pronunciation, also named alx or a29b, is a brazilian turboprop light attack aircraft designed and built by embraer as a development of the embraer emb 312 tucano. Embraer announces order for six a29 super tucano for an. Brazil has kicked off the laad 20 expo with a pair of announcements related to their super tucano fleet.
Embraer emb314 super tucano sign in to follow this. Jun 07, 2011 embraer emb314 super tucano sign in to follow this. Its used by us air force as embraer a29 as a light attack aircraft. In full production at two assembly lines, brazil and united states. Is a enhanced version of the 312 tucano, this light attack aircraft was developed to operate in extremally conditions of wheater and minimum ground support in the brazilian rain forest. The fight if you could even call it that would be over before it started because an a10 warthog, an ah64 apache and the a29 super tuca. Embraers emb314 super tucano light attack turboprop. Over twohundred of this variant have been built to date 2017 and a key operator is the rebuilding afghanistan air force which has ordered 20 units. The embraer emb 314 super tucano, a29, alx insulated engine cover is made with a thicker, quilted, waterrepellent, and breathable material that is insulated on the inside. Air force has put in a new order with sierra nevada corp. A agile, lightweight and robust embraer super tucano of brazil. Inside look at brazilian company embraers super tucano, which was selected by the u. The canopy cover is custom designed for each model, as well as your aircrafts specific antenna and temperature probe placements. Certified by usaf under ultimate military standards.
Snc, embraer complete early delivery of a29 super tucano. All results related to embraer emb 314 super tucano found on 80 scale modeling websites and the scalemates kit database. The a29 is the ideal light attack aircraft solution. Super tucano counterinsurgency plane makes inroads in africa. The blend of advanced, robust and redundant systems allows the aircraft to outmaneuver and outperform nearly any competitor in its class across. With an active production line and low operation and sustainment costs, the a29 can easily transition into the field to enhance warfighter support and bring greater value and affordability to the customer. Textures and updates by mark rooks of rsdg aircraft. Embraers share in the world market for jet aircraft 1999. The a29 super tucano carries a wide variety of weapons, including precisionguided munitions, and was designed to be a lowcost system operated in lowthreat environments.
The embraer emb 314 super tucano, also named alx or a29, turboprop light attack aircraft is designed to operate in high temperature and humidity conditions in extremely rugged terrain, the super tucano is highly maneuverable, has a low heat signature, and incorporates fourthgeneration avionics and weapons systems to deliver precisionguided munitions. Super tucano embraers emb314 super tucano trainer and light attack turboprop continues to rack up global orders, solidifying. Egypt and iraq were first overseas export customers. Visitors to airventure, general aviations big show, had. Air force and is currently taking part in their exciting. After years of effort, embraer is now supplying 20 of these advanced military training and lightattack aircraft to the u.
The embraer emb314 super tucano is a modernized variant of the emb312 tucano. Embraer, sierra nevada supplying more a29 aircraft for. The first a29 super tucano manufactured in the united states made its debut today in a ceremony at the embraer facility at jacksonville international airport. Embraer emb314 super tucano simple english wikipedia, the. Embraers transition years, 2017 and 2018 leeham news and. Keeping in mind that the super tucanos role will not be limited to training alone, embraer has equipped the a29 the super tucano version for the brazilian air force, with 99 orders with systems designed not only to comply with basic requirements, but also to keep pace with the continual changes taking place in the aircrafts potential. Ph now checking super tucano, embraer facilities for cas.