On 31 December 2024, Embraer announced that it had signed a contract to sell four A-29 Super Tucano light attack and advanced training aircraft to an undisclosed customer in Africa. These aircraft will perform a wide range of missions such as border surveillance, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR), tactical air support (CAS), counterinsurgency and advanced flight training.
“The A-29 Super Tucano is an extremely versatile aircraft, capable of carrying out the most demanding missions in the most challenging conditions. The A-29 is a world leader in its category, as it combines a proven combat history with advanced technology”, says Bosco da Costa Junior, president and CEO of Embraer Defense & Security.
The A-29 Super Tucano is a multi-mission aircraft that offers great versatility for reconnaissance, tactical air support (CAS), light attack and advanced pilot training, all on a single platform, which exponentially increases availability and flexibility. operational status of the aircraft. Its robust airframe is capable of operating on unpaved runways and in austere environments. The A-29 Super Tucano is the global leader in its category, with more than 290 orders, exceeding 570,000 flight hours, 60,000 of which are in combat. In 2024, Embraer announced new sales of the Super Tucano to the Portuguese Air Force (A-29N), the Uruguayan Air Force and the Paraguayan Air Force.
The A-29 Super Tucano is designed for air forces seeking a proven, comprehensive, efficient, reliable and economical solution on a single platform, combined with great operational flexibility. The aircraft performs a wide range of missions, such as tactical air support (CAS), air patrol, special operations, air interdiction, JTAC training, forward air controller (FAC), tactical air coordinator (TAC), armed ISR, security surveillance. borders, reconnaissance, air escort, basic, operational and advanced pilot training, transition to air superiority fighters, JTAC/LIFT and FAC training.
The A-29 Super Tucano is the most effective multi-mission aircraft in its category, equipped with cutting-edge technology for precise target identification, weapons systems and a comprehensive suite of communications. Its capacity is enhanced by avionics systems with an advanced human-machine interface (HMI) and avionics system integrated into a robust structure, capable of operating on unpaved runways, in austere environments and with little infrastructure. Furthermore, the aircraft has reduced maintenance requirements, and offers high levels of reliability, availability and structural integrity, with low operating costs.
