The Super Tucano is a military turboprop aircraft designed and produced by Embraer. Its first flight was in 1999, though it was not formally introduced until 2003. It is still in production today with a base price of $10.63 million USD. There are currently 247 Super Tucanos in operation. The aircraft is powered by a Pratt and Whitney Canada PT6A-68C engine that provides 1,600 horsepower, allowing the Super Tucano to travel at a top cruising speed of 320 knots for a maximum range of 2,603 nautical miles. It features a five-bladed propeller designed by Hartzell.
Model No :
Embraer Super Tucano
Country :
Brazil
Manufactured :
2003 to: Present
Engine :
1 × Pratt Whitney Canada PT6A-68C
Power :
1,600 horse[Power]
Max Cruise Speed :
320 knots - 593 Km/h
Approach Speed :
NA
Travel Range :
2,603 Nautical Miles - 4,821 Kilometers
Fuel Economy :
16.2 nautical mile / gallon - 7.926 kilometres / litre
Service Ceiling :
35,008 feet
Rate of Climb :
NA
Take Off Distance :
350 metre - 1,148.28 feet
Landing Distance :
550 metre - 1,804.44 feet
Max Tak eOff Weight :
5,200 Kg - 11,464 lbs
Max Payload :
1,500 Kg - 3,307 lbs
Fuel Tank Capacity :
184 gallon - 697 litre
Baggage Volume :
NA
Seats Economy/General Class :
2 seats
Seats Business Class :
0
Seats First Class :
0
Cabin Height :
NA
Cabin Width :
NA
Cabin Length :
NA
Exterior Length :
11.42 metre - 37.47 feet
Tail Height :
NA
Fuselage Diameter :
NA
Wing Span Rotor Diameter :
11.14 metre - 36.55 feet
As it is a
military aircraft, the Super Tucano features five hard points to carry a wide range of weapons, specifically precision-guided munitions such as rockets, missiles, and guns. The aircraft was designed to be a low cost choice for operation in low-threat environments. The Super Tucano has been used by the Brazilian, Colombian, Afhgan, and Ecuadorian Air Forces. While the Super Tucano does not feature a built-in avionics system, it is compatible with a wide range of independent systems. It is also used as a training aircraft, utilizing Embraer’s advanced training system called TOSS (Training Operational Support System). TOSS is a fully integrated system that comprises four subsystems: computer-based training, aviation mission planning, mission debriefing, and a flight simulator.
Embraer, the manufacturer of the Super Tucano, is a Brazilian aerospace conglomerate that manufactures commercial, military, executive, and agricultural aircraft in addition to providing aeronautical services and solutions. The company was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Embraer is the third largest producer of
civil aircraft in the world, beaten only by Boeing and Airbus. Other aircraft produced by Embraer include the EMB 202 Ipanema, 314 Phenom 300, AMX attack jet, Legacy 500, and the ERJ & E-Jet families of aircraft.
