Embraer EMB 314 Super Tucano

EMB 314 / A-29 Super Tucano
A-29 Super Tucanos of Brazilian Air Force
Role Light attack and counter-insurgency aircraft
National origin Brazil
Manufacturer Embraer Defense and Security
First flight 2 June 1999
Introduction 2003
Status In service
Primary users Brazilian Air Force
Colombian Aerospace Force
Chilean Air Force
Indonesian Air Force
Produced 2003–present
Number built 260+ (April 2023)[1]
Developed from Embraer EMB 312 Tucano

The Embraer EMB 314 Super Tucano (English: Super Toucan), also named ALX or A-29, is a Brazilian turboprop light attack aircraft designed and built by Embraer as a development of the Embraer EMB 312 Tucano. The A-29 Super Tucano carries a wide variety of weapons, including precision-guided munitions, and was designed to be a low-cost system operated in low-threat environments.[2]

In addition to its manufacture in Brazil, Embraer has set up a production line in the United States in conjunction with Sierra Nevada Corporation for the manufacture of A-29s to export customers.

  1. ^ O'Connor, Kate (14 April 2023). "Embraer Introduces A-29N Super Tucano". AVweb. Archived from the original on 14 April 2023. Retrieved 14 April 2023.
  2. ^ "Nigeria A-29 Super Tucano contract with Sierra Nevada". The defense post. 29 November 2018. Archived from the original on 30 November 2018. Retrieved 30 November 2018.