| EMB 314 / A-29 Super Tucano | |
|---|---|
 A-29 Super Tucanos of Brazilian Air Force | |
| General information | |
| Type | Light attack and counter-insurgency aircraft |
| National origin | Brazil |
| Manufacturer | Embraer Defense and Security |
| Status | In service |
| Primary users | Brazilian Air Force |
| Number built | 260+ (April 2023)[1] |
| History | |
| Manufactured | 2003–present |
| Introduction date | 2003 |
| First flight | 2 June 1999 |
| 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 Portugal through the company OGMA and in the United States in conjunction with Sierra Nevada Corporation for the manufacture of A-29s to export customers.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "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.