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Embraer ad, during editing 2022 from FAITH on Chile, that the world fleet of A-29 aircraft Super Tucano reached the mark of 500.000 flight hours.
More than 260 units delivered, the aircraft has already been selected by more than 15 world air forces, including the United States Air Force (USAF), as well as several Latin American countries, among them Chile, Colombia, Ecuador the Dominican Republic and Brazil, the first operator of the aircraft in the world.
“We are delighted to be able to share this important milestone with the Chilean Air Force, our long time customer”, said Bosco Costa Jr., Commercial Director of Defense and Security of Embraer. "In addition to 500.000 flight hours, the A-29 also accumulates more than 60.000 hours in combat. In fact, is the only advanced light attack turboprop platform, reconnaissance and training currently in production with proven combat capabilities around the world”.
Developed to meet the demanding requirements of the Brazilian Air Force (FAB), the A-29 can perform a wide range of missions, including light attack, vigilancia e aerial interception and counterinsurgency. robust and versatile, the A-29 has the ability to operate from remote, unpaved runways at Forward Operating Bases in harsh and poorly supported environments, all this combined with low operating costs and high availability (more than 90%).
In addition to combat functions, the aircraft is widely used as an advanced trainer. Its ability to simulate combat missions and upload and download flight data made it a very effective training platform.. Like a true multirole aircraft, the A-29 is flexible enough to provide air forces with a single platform for light attack, armed reconnaissance, close air support and advanced training, thus optimizing their fleets.
It 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 and secure voice and data communications. Nonetheless, the A-29 Super Tucano represents the best of its class, combining superior performance with 21st century weapons, integrated sensors and surveillance systems to create a highly effective airpower component.
Other clients include Indonesia, Lebanon and the Philippines. In Africa, the A-29 has been chosen by Burkina Faso, Small, Mauritania, Angola and, more recently, Nigeria.
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