A-29 Super Tucano – The era of light turboprop attack aircraft continues

Brazil Close Air Support

EMB 314 Super Tucano, or A-29 Super Tucano, or ALX, is the next evolution of EMB 312 Tucano. The first flight of the EMB 314 Super Tucano prototype took place in 1999, since 2003, the aircraft has been in service with the Brazilian Air Force and is being actively exported. The cost of one aircraft is estimated at 9-14 million dollars. The price is one of the main advantages of the Brazilian light attack aircraft. One aircraft costs much less than helicopters used for the same purpose.

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