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Overview
The Embraer Super Tucano is a turboprop light attack and trainer aircraft introduced in the early 2000s. Designed for counterinsurgency and advanced training missions, it has been widely exported. The aircraft combines turboprop efficiency with modern avionics.
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Specifications
Units
- Engine
- 1 × Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-68C
- Engine type
- Turboprop
- Power
- 1,600 shp · 1,193 kW
- Avionics
- MIL-STD-1553nstandards, NVG ANVIS-9 (Night Vision), CFMD
- Wing tips
- No winglets
- Seats
- 2
- Crew
- —
- Cabin width
- —
- Cabin height
- —
- Cabin length
- —
- Exterior length
- 37 ft 4 in · 11.38 m
- Tail height
- 13 ft 0 in · 3.97 m
- Fuselage diameter
- 3 ft 3 in · 1.00 m
- Wing span
- 36 ft 7 in · 11.14 m
- Baggage volume
- —
- Gross weight
- —
- Empty weight
- —
- Max takeoff weight
- 11,900 lb · 5,400 kg
- Max landing weight
- —
- Max payload
- 3,400 lb · 1,550 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 180 gal · 700 L · 600 kg (Jet A)
- Max cruise speed
- 320 kt · 368 mph · 593 km/h
- Maximum speed
- —
- Cruise speed
- —
- Approach speed
- 83 kt · 96 mph · 154 km/h
- Range
- 1,650 nm · 1,900 mi · 3,060 km
- Fuel burn
- 16.20 nm/gal · 7.93 km/L
- Ceiling
- 35,000 ft · 10,700 m
- Rate of climb
- 3,242 ft/min · 16 m/s
- Takeoff distance
- 2,950 ft · 900 m
- Landing distance
- 2,800 ft · 860 m
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Operational Context
Embraer Super Tucano — turboprop light attack aircraft
The Super Tucano first flew in 1999 and entered service in 2003. It features a reinforced airframe and tandem cockpit. The aircraft was developed to provide both training capability and light combat performance.
Powered by a Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A turboprop engine producing approximately 1,600 shaft horsepower, the Super Tucano cruises at around 320 knots (593 km/h). Maximum takeoff weight exceeds 11,900 pounds (5,398 kg). Armament includes machine guns, rockets, and guided munitions.
The Super Tucano has been widely adopted for counterinsurgency operations and pilot training. Its durability and operating efficiency contribute to its popularity. Production continues for international customers.
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