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Super Tucano Flies High
Embraer Defense & Security and Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) recently announced that the first of 12 A-29 Super Tucano light attack, combat and reconnaissance aircraft for the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) successfully completed its inaugural flight at the production facility in Jacksonville, Florida, U.S.
The full fleet of A-29 Super Tucano aircraft for the NAF are currently in production by SNC and Embraer at the Jacksonville facility with delivery expected on schedule in 2021. The NAF A-29 aircraft will begin mission modification and final testing in Centennial, Colorado. Following final testing and before delivery, NAF pilots will train in the aircraft.
“This is an exciting milestone in the production of these A-29s for the Nigerian Air Force. The Jacksonville production line is active, and Embraer and SNC look forward to seeing these aircraft continue to roll off the line in the coming months,” said Jackson Schneider, president & CEO, Embraer Defense & Security.
“The aircraft met or exceeded all the requirements and we are very pleased with the successful flight,” added Ed Topps, vice president of Tactical Aircraft Systems and programmes for SNC’s IAS business area. “SNC and our partner, Embraer, are certain the Nigerian Air Force will be pleased with these aircraft.”
In December 2018, SNC and Embraer Defense & Security were awarded the contract to deliver 12 A-29 Super Tucano light attack aircraft to the Nigerian Air Force. The contract for the NAF includes ground training devices, mission planning systems, mission debrief systems, spares, ground support equipment, alternate mission equipment, contiguous U.S. interim contractor support, outside of continental U.S. (OCONUS) contractor logistic support and field service representatives for OCONUS support.
Gold Standard
The combat-proven A-29 Super Tucano is known to be the gold standard of light attack combat and reconnaissance aircraft around the world and is designed and built for the mission in Nigeria.
The A-29 Super Tucano is a reliable and cost-effective solution for basic and advanced flight and combat training, close air support operations, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR), armed over-watch, counterinsurgency and irregular warfare scenarios.
The A-29 is a versatile and powerful turboprop aircraft and is known for its rugged and durable design, which allows it to perform operations from unimproved runways and at forward operating bases in austere environments and rugged terrain. It is the only light attack aircraft in the world with a U.S. Air Force Military Type Certificate.
Super Tucano’s functional cockpit focuses on ease of mission accomplishment. The pressurised cockpit with air conditioning is equipped with Anti-G System, OBOGS, Armoured Cockpit and engine compartment, HOTAS (hands on throttle and stick) controls, two redundant mission computers (MDP – mission and display processor), Auto flight (autopilot / flight director system), HUD (Head-Up Display) with Colour HUD Video Camera (CHVC) and Up front control panel (UFCP) with back up on CMFD. The cockpit has been specially designed for pilot safety and comfort for long duration flights.
Training Solution
A-29 is one of the best comprehensive advanced training solutions in the market with a beneficial investment return in terms of pilot training costs. Its state-of-the-art Human Machine Interface (HMI) is similar to those found in 4th generation fighters. It allows practicing with training and live ordnance, synthetic training package for virtual training, APG-68 Class Radar simulation, training with simulated BVR (Beyond Visual Range) missiles and training with simulated systems like RWR (Radar Warning Receiver).
A-29 is designed to operate from forward air bases and complies with the most stringent civilian and military requirements for safe and cost-effective operational use. Features such as high fatigue life, rugged landing gear for operations on semi-prepared runways, bird impact resistant windshield, corrosion protected to withstand aggressive environments, make it suitable for close air support. Precise air-to-ground attack modes combined with multiple weapons configurations makes it ideal for dynamic combat scenario.
It is also equipped with EO/IR able to collect images in day/ night operations for target recognition. The embedded laser designator and pointer is integrated with the weapon system for target designation and precise attack. The Laser Range Finder integrated with the weapon system increases aiming precision. Encrypted V/UHF radio allows secure comms, sending and receiving tracks/ waypoints, targets.
The A-29s counter measure dispense system (CMDS) is equipped with two Chaff and Flare dispensers, each one equipped with 30 cartridges capacity. The CMDS is programmable according to the operational philosophy and scenarios.
The aircraft has already been selected by 15 air forces around the world to deliver cost-effective close air support and reconnaissance capabilities.
Embraer Defense & Security is a leading aerospace and defence industry in Latin America. In addition to the A-29 Super Tucano light attack and advanced trainer and the multi-mission C-390 Millennium military airlift, it provides a full line of integrated solutions and applications such as Command and Control Center (C4I), radars, ISR and space. This also includes integrated systems for information, communications, border monitoring and surveillance as well as aircraft for authorities’ transportation and special missions.
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