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A-29 Super Tucano - Why This Light Attack Plane Still Matters
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Dec 21, 2024
The EMB-314 Super Tucano (A-29) is a Brazilian turboprop light attack aircraft that evolved from the EMB-312 Tucano. Key technical specifications include: - Power: Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-68C turboprop engine (1,600 shp) - Speed range: 80 knots (stall) to 593 km/h maximum - Range: 1,600 km - Endurance: Up to 8 hours - Payload capacity: 1,550 kg with five hardpoints - Cost: $11.6-30 million per unit - Operating costs: $1,000-2,500 per flight hour The aircraft comes in multiple configurations: - A-29A: Single-seat variant for armed reconnaissance and light attack - A-29B: Twin-seat version for training and light attack - A-29N: NATO-specific variant with advanced systems - ALX: Specialized version for Amazon region operations The Super Tucano's continued relevance in modern warfare is attributed to several factors: - Ability to operate from unpaved runways - Low operational costs compared to jet fighters - Proven track record with over 60,000 combat hours - Effectiveness in counterinsurgency operations
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the Portuguese Air Force has made a
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decision that may come as a surprise
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despite the fact that it was included in
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its transformation plan even though
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discussions primarily focus on so-called
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high-intensity
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commitments this plan outlines the
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procurement of fifth generation fighter
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bombers specifically the f-35a and male
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drones medium altitude long
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endurance the Portuguese Ministry of
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Defense approved the order of 12 units
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of the new version of the a29 super
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Tucano light attack aircraft designated
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a29 n from the Brazilian manufacturer
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Embraer on December 17th the
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manufacturer commented that the a29 N
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variant of the super Tucano incorporates
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Advanced avionics NATO specific
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communication systems and other
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undisclosed new capabilities that are
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specifically designed to meet Portugal's
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operational requirements they further
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stated that Portugal has become the
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first nation to operate the 29n thereby
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taking the lead in the adoption of a
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platform that is extremely capable and
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designed to support a diverse array of
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missions this version First flew in
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April 2023 the Portuguese Air Force on
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the other hand said that the a29 N super
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Tucano was selected due to its ability
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to satisfy the operational and
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logistical requirements it established
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for the purpose of conducting close air
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support missions as part of joint Andor
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combined operations particularly in
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theaters of operations where the threat
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is predominantly asymmetric furthermore
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the a29 will provide a strategically
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relevant asset for future National
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contributions to Nato initiatives and
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address the lack of organic capacity in
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terms of advanced pilot training the
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em31 14 super Tano also referred to as
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the a29 is a Brazilian turboprop light
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attack aircraft that is built by Embraer
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the Embraer a29 super tucon is powered
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by the pratton Whitney Canada pt6a 68c
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turbo prop engine which produces
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approximately 1,600 shaft horsepower it
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is an improved variant of the previous
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EMB 312 Tucano and is intended for a
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diverse range of applications such as
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advanced pilot training reconnaissance
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and light attack the Brazilian Air Force
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required a more potent combat capable
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aircraft in the late 1980s and the super
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Tucano was developed to address this
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need the initial prototype was launched
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in 1992 and production commenced in 1999
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the super Tano is available in two
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principal configurations the a29a is a
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single seat variant that is
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predominantly designed for armed
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reconnaissance and light attack a29b is
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a twin seat version that functions as
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both a light offensive platform and an
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advanced trainer this model is capable
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of accommodating both an instructor and
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a student with some internal
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modification
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in comparison to the a29a there are
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versions that are specifically designed
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to meet the operational requirements of
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various organizations the a29 N variant
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is equipped with sophisticated avionics
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and NATO specific communication systems
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which are specifically designed to
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satisfy the needs of international
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customers Alx has been particularly
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designed for light attack roles in the
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Amazon region of Brazil with an emphasis
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on counterinsurgency operations so why
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did the era of this light turboprop
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attack aircraft continue the Embraer EMB
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314 super tuano is a light attack
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aircraft that is distinguished from its
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counterparts by virtue of its
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operational capabilities affordability
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and versatility the super tuano is known
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for its rugged design and ability to
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operate from unpaved runways it is
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capable of Performing both day and night
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missions it is capable of carrying a
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diverse array of weapons including
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Precision guided munitions and has a
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maximum endurance of over 6 hours it is
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appealing to countries with financial
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constraints due to its minimal
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operational costs the super Tucano has
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been adopted by numerous Air Forces
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worldwide as a result of its cost
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Effectiveness and adaptability which
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have been demonstrated in their
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counterinsurgency operations the
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Afghanistan Taliban feared it while the
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US Special Forces adore it it contends
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with two Rivals The at6 Wolverine is
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also Al becoming a formidable competitor
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in the light attack Market however it
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has not yet attained the same level of
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global deployment training is the
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primary objective of the T6 Texan 2 as
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opposed to combat operations the imer
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a29 super Tano is highly regarded for
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its ability to operate in low altitude
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missions particularly in roles such as
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armed reconnaissance and close air
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support the super Tucano is capable of
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operating efficiently at low speeds and
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altitudes while maintaining excellent
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maneuverability thanks to its stall
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speed of 80 knots approximately 148 kmph
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and high maximum speed of approximately
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593
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kmph its capacity to conduct
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surveillance without being readily
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detected is enhanced by the quiet
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operation of its turboprop engine the
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super Tucano is an excellent choice for
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continuous support missions as it can
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remain over the battlefield for
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protracted periods and has a range of
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approxim
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1,600 km its endurance is up to 8 hours
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this capability is essential for low
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altitude operations as it can offer
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tactical advantages through sustained
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presence the aircraft is suitable for
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difficult environments and can operate
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from unpaved runways making it
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advantageous for low altitude missions
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that are conducted in close proximity to
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Frontline operations while other
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aircraft such as the at6 provide
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sophisticated capabilities they
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frequently have higher operational costs
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or restrictions that may render them
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less effective in all low altitude
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scenarios the super Tucano unit price is
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subject to significant fluctuations
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based on specifications and contracts
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typically ranging from1 11.6 million to
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do30 million depending on the
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configuration and supplementary
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equipment this is significantly less
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than the cost of sophisticated
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multi-roll Fighters which can exceed 70
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Mill million per unit the super Tucano
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is expected to have operating costs of
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approximately $11,000 to 2,500 per
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flight hour this is an appealing
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alternative for nations with restricted
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defense budgets as it is considerably
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less expensive than numerous jet powered
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aircraft the super Tucano has proven to
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be a Dependable option as proven by its
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over 60,000 combat hours logged globally
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against Insurgent threats the super
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Tucano is capable of transporting a
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diverse array of ordinance such as
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guided Munitions rockets and bombs due
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to its maximal payload capacity of 1,550
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kg it is known for its efficiency in
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reconnaissance missions and close air
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support as it is equipped with five
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hardpoints for weapon attachment the
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aircraft's design prioritizes the
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capability to operate from unpaved
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runways and minimal operational costs
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the rugged design and affordability of
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the Tucano further solidify its status
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as a top choice for air forces that are
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involved in counterinsurgency and
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similar operations now do you think
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