EMB-314 (A-29)
Fighter Jetconfirmed
The EMB-314 Super Tucano, also known as A-29, is a turboprop light attack aircraft designed for counter-insurgency, close air support, and reconnaissance missions. It is also widely used for advanced pilot training.
Specifications
| Type | Fighter Jet |
| Origin | Brazil |
| Manufacturer | Embraer |
| Introduced | 2003 |
| Status | In service |
| Speed | 590 km/h |
| Range | 550 km |
| Crew | 2 |
| Weight | 5.4 t |
History
Developed in Brazil in 2003, it has seen extensive use in counter-insurgency operations and border patrol.
Operators
| Country | Quantity | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| United States | 3 | confirmed |
| Brazil | 22 | confirmed |
| Indonesia | 22 | confirmed |
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