For Air Forces that need a comprehensive, low-risk solution added to great operational flexibility, the A-29 Super Tucano delivers proven, precise, reliable, and cost-effective combat, reconnaissance, and training answer in a single platform.
• Selected, contracted, and certified by USAF
• Proven Solution
• Extremely Rugged Platform
• Highly Maneuverable and Controllable
• Outstanding weapons system precision
Extensive operational flexibility and maneuverability across the spectrum of mission portfolios. The only Light Attack Aircraft designed from the beginning to meet the demands of air combat and austere airfield operations.
The worldwide choice for Close Air Support. Precise air-to-ground attack modes combined with multiple weapons configurations to succeed in a dynamic combat scenario.
Equipped with the complete systems set for: Target reconnaissance and designation. Support real-time target acquisition and attack.
EO/IR fully integrated system, great visibility from both seats and night operation full capability with Night Vision Goggles (NVG).
Exceptional speed, altitude and range, highly maneuverable for aircraft intercepts, outstanding visibility from both cockpits, and capable of day / night operations.
Comprehensive training solution, much less costly when compared to jets. “State-of-art” Human Machine Interface (HMI), it is similar to those found in 4th generation fighters. Allows practicing with training and live ordnance. Embedded Tactical Training Simulation, train as you fight, simulating: Tactical Scenario (aerial and ground threats), Integrated Radar, Electronic Warfare Suite including, Air-to-Air missiles, Integration with Data Link - the aircraft can be either friend or enemy.
Complies with the most stringent civilian and military requirements for safe and cost-effective operational use. High fatigue life, rugged landing gear for operations on semi-prepared runways, bird impact resistant windshield, corrosion protected to withstand aggressive environments.
Minimal infrastructure and ground support required. Quick fault identification and ease of correction. Intensive use of on-condition maintenance concept. MSG-3 based Maintenance Program ensuring High Operational Safety and Minimum Costs. High Availability for Extreme Environmental Conditions.
Fully integrated SMS managing the pylons compatible with NATO standard and MIL-STD-1760, and the two .50 machine guns in mission planning and during attacks procedures: Master Modes (CCIP/ CCRP/ DTOS/ LCOS/ CCIL/ SSLC), Armament Remaining, In-Flight Re-cocking, In-Flight Debriefing and Inventory Selection.
The A-29 offers the optimal targeting weapon matching and target identification accuracy. It’s also the only aircraft in its category equipped with an internal machine gun, which releases pylons for use with other weapons. There are more than 160 external configuration possibilities qualified on the A-29.
PROVEN RECORD OF SUCCESS SELECTED BY OVER 20 AIR FORCES AROUND THE WORLD AND GROWING.