The Portuguese Ministry of National Defense has entered into a contract with Embraer to purchase 12 A-29N Super Tucanos for the Portuguese Air Force, establishing Portugal as the first customer for this new version of the advanced trainer and light attack aircraft. This purchase demonstrates Portugal's dedication to upgrading its Air Force with a versatile and reliable aircraft, perfectly suited for Advanced Pilot Training, Light Attack, Close Air Support (CAS), and Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) missions.
The A-29N Super Tucano variant features advanced avionics, NATO-specific communication systems, and other undisclosed new capabilities customized to fulfil Portugal's operational needs. By acquiring this aircraft, Portugal became the first country to utilize the A-29N, pioneering the adoption of a highly capable platform intended to support a diverse array of contemporary defence missions.
“We would like to thank the Portuguese Ministry of National Defense and Air Force for the trust they place in Embraer Solutions. This contract gives us the opportunity to contribute to the modernization of the Portuguese Air Force and to further deepen our strong partnership, paving the way for additional industrial cooperation with the local defence industry,” said Bosco da Costa Junior, President and CEO of Embraer Defence & Security.
The A-29 Super Tucano leads its category worldwide, with more than 260 orders and exceeding 570,000 flight hours, including 60,000 in combat. An increasing number of air forces are adopting the A-29 Super Tucano, thanks to its unparalleled capabilities, making it the most economical choice available.
Air Forces looking for a tested, all-encompassing, efficient, reliable, and economical solution on a single platform, combined with excellent operational flexibility, the A-29 Super Tucano provides a broad array of missions including Advanced Pilot Training, CAS, Air Patrol, Air Interdiction, JTAC Training, Armed ISR, Border Surveillance, Reconnaissance, and Air Escort.
The A-29 Super Tucano stands out as the most efficient multi-mission aircraft in its class, featuring cutting-edge technology for accurate target identification, weaponry, and a complete communications system. Its performance is boosted by sophisticated HMI avionics systems within a durable airframe that can function from unpaved runways in challenging environments without infrastructure. Additionally, the aircraft requires less maintenance and delivers high reliability, availability, and structural integrity, all while maintaining low life cycle costs.
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