The Portuguese Ministry of National Defense has signed a contract with Embraer (NYSE: ERJ/B3: EMBR3) for 12 A-29N Super Tucanos that will supply the Portuguese Air Force, making Portugal the first customer for the new version of this advanced trainer and light attack aircraft. This acquisition reflects Portugal’s commitment to modernizing its air forces with versatile and proven aircraft, ideally suited for advanced pilot training, light attack, close air support (CAS) and intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) missions.
The A-29N Super Tucano variant includes advanced avionics, NATO communications systems and other new, unannounced capabilities designed to meet Portugal’s operational requirements. With this purchase, Portugal becomes the first country to operate the A-29N, making it a pioneer in adopting a highly capable platform designed to support a wide range of modern defense missions.
“We would like to thank the Ministry of National Defense and the Portuguese Air Force for the trust they have placed in Embraer solutions. This contract gives us the opportunity to contribute to the modernization of the Portuguese Air Force and deepen our strong partnership, paving the way for more Industrial cooperation with the local defense industry.” & Protection.
The A-29 Super Tucano is the world leader in its class, with more than 260 orders and more than 570,000 flight hours, including 60,000 hours in combat. The number of air forces using the A-29 Super Tucano has been steadily increasing due to its unparalleled range of capabilities, making it the most cost-effective option on the market.
For Air Forces seeking a proven, comprehensive, efficient, reliable, and cost-effective solution on a single platform, coupled with significant operational flexibility, the A-29 Super Tucano delivers a wide range of missions such as advanced pilot training, CAS, patrol flying, air interdiction, and training. JTAC, intelligence, surveillance, armed intelligence, border control, reconnaissance and air escort.
The A-29 Super Tucano is the most effective multi-role aircraft in its class, equipped with the latest technology for precision target acquisition, weapons systems and a comprehensive communications suite. Its capability is further enhanced by advanced HMI avionics systems integrated into a robust airframe capable of operating from unpaved runways in harsh environments and without infrastructure. Furthermore, it has reduced maintenance requirements for the aircraft and provides high levels of reliability, availability and structural integrity with low life cycle costs.
