Embraer EMB 314 Super Tucano
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The Embraer EMB 314 Super Tucano also named ALX or A-29 is a turboprop aircraft designed for light attack counter insurgency and pilot training missions incorporating modern avionics and weapons systems. It is currently in service with the air forces of Brazil Dominican Republic and Colombia and has been ordered by the forces of Chile and Ecuador. Embraer has plans to sell it to other countries in Asia and the Middle East.

The Embraer EMB 314 Super Tucano, also named ALX or A-29 is a turboprop aircraft designed for light attack, counter insurgency (COIN) and pilot training missions, incorporating modern avionics and weapons systems.1
Die Embraer EMB 314 Super Tucano ist ein leichtes Kampfflugzeug für Antiguerillia-Einsätze und als leichtes Nahunterstützungsflugzeug des brasilianischen Flugzeugherstellers Embraer.2

Made by Embraer.

It is the successor of the Embraer EMB 312 Tucano .

The Embraer EMB 314 Super Tucano is world renowned for its capabilities in counter insurgency and air to ground ordnance deliveries. Tactical Air Defense Services, Inc.3
More Users
Colombian Air Force
Chilean Air Force
Ecuadorian Air Force
Height Main
3.9 m
Height Alt
12
Predecessor
Embraer EMB 312 Tucano
Length Alt
1143.0
Jet Or Prop
prop
Range Main
1568.0
Loaded Weight Main
3600.0
Max Speed Alt
20760.0
Introduced
2003
Max Speed Main
557.0
Developed From
Embraer EMB 312 Tucano
Missiles
2
Rockets
rocket pods
Status
In service
Ceiling Main
10
668 m
Type Of Prop
turboprop
Crew
One pilot on single seat version
one pilot plus one navigator-student on double seat version
Unit Cost
9000000.0
Loaded Weight Alt
7937.0
Area Main
19.4 m²
Primary user
Brazilian Air Force
Span Alt
1115.06
Plane Or Copter?
plane
Avionics
*Capacity to carry FLIR pod on centreline pylon
Power Alt
1193.0
Engine(prop)
Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6
Manufacturer
Embraer
First Flight
1999-06-02
Hardpoints
5
Climb Rate Main
14.9 m-s
Power Main
1
600 hp
Number Of Props
1
Guns
762.0
Climb Rate Alt
2936.0
Length Main
11.42 m
Span Main
11.14 m
Area Alt
209.0
Range Alt
58440.0
Similar Aircraft
* Air Tractor AT-802U* Beechcraft T-6 Texan II* KAI KT-1* Pilatus PC-21* Piper PA-48 Enforcer* PZL-130 Orlik* TAI Hürkuş
Related
* Embraer EMB 312 Tucano* Short Tucano
Empty Weight Main
2420.0
Ceiling Alt
35000.0
Empty Weight Alt
5335.0
Hardpoint Capacity
1500.0
Category
Brazilian military aircraft 1990-1999
Embraer aircraft

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