The A-29N version of the Embraer aircraft will be equipped with new features and equipment to fulfill NATO’s operational requirements, including a new datalink and single-pilot operation.
Embraer, the Brazilian aerospace company has announced the launch of the A-29 Super Tucano aircraft in the NATO configuration, aimed at meeting the needs of European nations. The A-29N version of the aircraft will be equipped with new features and equipment to fulfill NATO’s operational requirements, including a new datalink and single-pilot operation. The upgraded aircraft will provide increased employment possibilities and can be used in Joint Terminal Attack Controller (JTAC) training missions. The training devices for the aircraft will also be upgraded to the world’s most demanding standards, including virtual, augmented, and mixed reality.
The A-29 Super Tucano has been widely used by over 15 air forces worldwide and has been delivered in over 260 units. The aircraft is designed as a versatile platform that can perform a wide range of missions, including light attack, aerial surveillance and an interception, and counterinsurgency. The aircraft is rugged and versatile, operating from remote and unpaved runways on forward-deployed operational bases with little support, all with low operating costs and high availability (above 90%).
Bosco da Costa Junior, President and CEO, Embraer Defense and Security, said, “This is a new stage in the operational life of the A-29 Super Tucano. We see many application possibilities for the A-29N at the moment. Several European countries have shown interest in specific aircraft capabilities that we have now introduced with this version.”
The A-29 Super Tucano is equipped with state-of-the-art sensors and weapons, including an electro-optical/infrared system with a laser designator, night vision goggles, secure voice communications, and a data-link package. The aircraft is widely used as an advanced trainer due to its ability to simulate combat missions and upload and download flight data, making it a highly effective training platform.
Embraer is a global aerospace company headquartered in Brazil, with businesses in Commercial and Executive aviation, Defense & Security, and Agricultural Aviation. The company designs, develops, manufactures, and markets aircraft and systems, providing Services & Support to customers after sales. Embraer has delivered over 8,000 aircraft since it was founded in 1969, with an aircraft manufactured by the company taking off every 10 seconds somewhere in the world, transporting over 145 million passengers a year.
The A-29 Super Tucano represents the gold standard in its field, combining superior aircraft performance with 21st-century weapons, integrated sensors, and surveillance systems to create a highly influential air power component. The aircraft’s flexibility provides air forces with a single platform for light attack, armed reconnaissance, close air support, and advanced training, optimizing their fleets.
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With the launch of the A-29N version, Embraer aims to meet the needs of European nations and expand the employment possibilities of the A-29 Super Tucano. The upgraded aircraft is expected to be highly effective in JTAC training missions and other operational roles, providing air forces with a powerful and versatile platform for various missions.
