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Embraer EMB 312 Tucano

Embraer · Turboprop Trainer / Light Attack / Basic / Advanced Turboprop Trainer · Brazil · Cold War (1970–1991)

Embraer EMB 312 Tucano — Turboprop Trainer / Light Attack / Basic / Advanced Turboprop Trainer
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The Embraer EMB 312 T-27 Tucano is a low-wing, tandem-seat, single-turboprop, basic trainer and light attack aircraft developed and produced by Embraer in Brazil. The Brazilian Air Force sponsored the EMB-312 project at the end of 1978. Design and development work began in 1979 on a low-cost, relatively simple, new basic trainer with innovative features which eventually became the international standard for basic training aircraft. The prototype first flew in 1980, and initial production units were delivered in 1983.

Specifications

Category
Fixed Wing
Sub-Category
Trainer
Domain
Defence
Era
Cold War (1970–1991)
Country
Brazil
Manufacturer
Embraer
Co-Manufacturer
Short Brothers (UK licence)
Operator
Brazil / UK / France / Argentina / Egypt / 15+ nations
Primary Role
Turboprop Trainer / Light Attack / Basic / Advanced Turboprop Trainer
Status
In Service
Service Entry
1983
Produced
650
Propulsion
Turboprop
Engine
1x Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-25C turboprop
Thrust / Power
750 shp
Launch
Ground
Length (ft)
32.4
Wingspan (ft)
36.6
Empty Weight (lb)
4189
MTOW (lb)
7220
Payload (lb)
1543
Service Ceiling (ft)
30000
Range (mi)
1145
Max Speed (mph)
278
Armament
2x .303 machine guns; light bombs and rockets on 4 hardpoints