Brazillian aircraft manufacturer Embraer has announced during LAAD Defence & Security 2023, the launch of the A-29 Super Tucano aircraft, a light attack aircraft, armed reconnaissance, and advanced training, in the configuration of NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization), with an initial focus on meeting the needs of nations in Europe. The new version of the aircraft, the A-29N, will include equipment and features to fulfil NATO's operational requirements, such as a new datalink and single-pilot operation.
New version of the aircraft will feature equipment to meet NATO's operational requirements
A-29 has been selected by more than 15 air forces worldwide
These features will further increase the aircraft's employment possibilities, allowing, for example, its use in JTAC (Joint Terminal Attack Controller) training missions. Training devices will also be upgraded to the world's most demanding standards, including virtual, augmented, and mixed reality.
“This is a new stage in the operational life of the A-29 Super Tucano,” said Bosco da Costa Junior, President and CEO of Embraer Defense and Security. “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.”
With more than 260 units delivered worldwide, the aircraft has been selected by more than 15 air forces worldwide, including the United States Air Force (USAF).
