Embraer celebrates today during the "Paris Air Show" (June 16-22) another significant milestone in the history of the A-29 Super Tucano, selected by 22 air forces worldwide. The aircraft fleet in service achieved 600,000 flight hours.

The A-29 offers a wide range of missions such as Advanced Pilot Training, CAS, Air Patrol, Air Interdiction, JTAC Training, Armed ISR, Border Surveillance, Reconnaissance and Air Escort.

Recently acquired by Portugal, the A-29N Super Tucano –a NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) interoperable variant– is equipped with advanced avionics, specialized communication systems, and enhanced capabilities, it is designed to meet NATO’s most stringent requirements.

The Super Tucano is the most effective multi-mission aircraft in its category, equipped with state-of-the-art technology for precise target identification, weapons systems, and a comprehensive communications suite. Its capability is further enhanced by advanced human-machine interface (HMI) avionics systems integrated into a robust airframe capable of operating from unpaved runways, in austere environments and with little infrastructure. 

The technical data sheet of the airplane is attached below to this AVIONEWS. 

See for details AVIONEWS 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5.