Embraer delivers six A-29B Super Tucano multi-mission aircraft to Philippine Air Force.

On 14 October, 2020, Embraer formally delivers six A-29B Super Tucano multi-mission aircraft to Philippine Air Force (PAF).

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On October 14, 2020, Embraer formally delivered six A-29B Super Tucano multi-mission aircraft to Philippine Air Force (Picture source: Twitter account of Victor Barreira)

The six A-29B Super Tucanos are part of the Philippine Air Force’s ongoing modernisation plan. These aircraft will be operated and maintained by the 15th Strike Wing, the PAF’s end-user.

In November 2017, the Philippines ordered six A-29B Super Tucano light attack and advanced training aircraft for the Philippine Air Force. To date, the Super Tucano has been selected by 15 air forces worldwide.

The Embraer EMB 314 Super Tucano, also named ALX or A-29, is a turboprop aircraft designed for light attack, counter insurgency, close air support, aerial reconnaissance missions in low threat environments, as well as providing pilot training. The Super Tucano carries a wide variety of weapons, including precision-guided munitions, and was designed to be a low-cost system operated in low-threat environments.

In addition to its manufacture in Brazil, Embraer has set up a production line in the United States in conjunction with Sierra Nevada Corporation for the manufacture of A-29s to many export customers.