Portugal orders 12 Super Tucano Super Tucano
The Portuguese National Defense signed a contract with Embraer (NYSE: ERJ/B3: Embr3) to obtain 12 A-29n Super Tucanos, which will prepare the Portuguese Air Force, making Portugal a customer of the new variable of this advanced coach and light attack. This acquisition reflects Portugal’s commitment to updating its airspace through a multi -use plane and installed, ideally suitable for advanced experimental training, light attack, nearby air support (CAS), intelligence, monitoring, monitoring, and reconnaissance (ISR).
The A-29n Super Tucano variable includes advanced aviation electronics, NATO communication systems and other unprepared new capabilities designed to meet the operational requirements of Portugal. With this purchase, Portugal becomes the first country to run the A-29N, which leads to the adoption of a very capable platform designed to support a wide range of modern defensive tasks.
“We would like to thank the Portuguese Ministry of Defense and the Portuguese Air Force for the confidence they put on Embraer solutions. This contract provides us with the opportunity to contribute to the update of the Portuguese Air Force and the increase in deepening our strong partnership, and the president to defend ways and motivation.
The A-29 Super Tucano is the global pioneer in its class, with more than 260 requests, exceeding 570,000 hours of trip, with 60,000 fighting. The number of A-29 Super Tucano air force expands steadily due to its unparalleled mixture, making it the most cost-effective option in the market.
For the Air Force that seeks to solve installed, comprehensive, effective, reliable and effective on one platform, in addition to large operational flexibility, A-29 Super Tucano provides a wide range of tasks such as advanced experimental training, Patrol, air patrols, JTAC training, Armed ISR training, border experiences, and education.
The A-29 Super Tucano is the most effective in its class, equipped with modern technology to determine the exact target, arms systems, and a comprehensive communication suit. Its ability is more enhanced by the advanced HMI electronics systems integrated into the strong plane structure capable of operating from non -paved runways in strengthening environments and without infrastructure. Moreover, the plane reduced maintenance requirements and provides high levels of reliability, availability and structural safety with low life cycle costs.
