Embraer A29 Wolfhound

General information
Type	Light attack and counter-insurgency aircraft
National origin	Brazil
Manufacturer	Embraer Defense and Security
Status	In service
Primary users	Brazilian Air Force Colombian Aerospace Force Chilean Air Force Indonesian Air Force
Number built	260+ (April 2023
History
Manufactured	2003–present
Introduction date	2003
First flight	2 June 1999
Developed from	Embraer EMB 312 Tucano

• In operation by 16 airforces;
• More than 550.000 flight hours;
• Approximately 60.000 combat hours;
• Over 260 aircraft ordered;
• Selected, contracted, and certified by USAFProven Solution;
• Extremely Rugged Platform;
• Highly Maneuverable and Controllable
• Outstanding Cockpit Visibility.

For Air Forces that need a comprehensive, low-risk solution added to great operational flexibility, the A-29 Super Tucano delivers proven, precise, reliable, and cost-effective combat, reconnaissance, and training answer in a single platform. The A-29 Super Tucano is the most effective multi-mission aircraft of its category, equipped with the latest-generation systems, including accurate targeting identification, weapons systems and a comprehensive communication suite. Capability is enhanced further by advanced HMI avionics systems integrated with a rugged airframe capable of operating from unpaved runways, at high levels of active and passive survivability features. Completing the A-29 Super Tucano competitive advantages is a simple maintenance concept that delivers high levels of reliability, availability, and structural strength with low life-cycle costs.

The only 3-in-1 aircraft by design in its class, the A-29 Super Tucano delivers high performance in light attack, armed reconnaissance and tactical training, optimizing the fleet and the support infrastructure required to operate it.

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The A-29 Super Tucano is the ideal aircraft for use in asymmetric conflicts in permissive environments. It delivers extensive operational flexibility and is easily reconfigured in the field.

Powerplant

It is a proven combat aircraft, with thousands of flight hours on operations. The robust airframe supports operations in hostile environments including unpaved runways.

Specifications

Maximum speed: 590 km/h (370 mph
Cruise speed: 520 km/h (320 mph,
Range: 1,330 km (830 mi, 720 nmi)
Combat range: 550 km (340 mi, 300 nmi) (hi-lo-hi profile, 1,500 kg (3,307 lb) of external stores)
Endurance: 8 hours 24 minutes
Service ceiling: 10,668 m
g limits: +7 /−3.5

Armament

- Guns: ** Gun pods:
  - - AN/M-B machine gun
    - 12,7 mm machine gun
    - 7,62 mm machine gun (500 rounds)
  - Rocket Machine Gun pod:
    - RMP LC with a 12.7mm M3P and (4x) 70 mm
- Hardpoints: 4 under-wing pylons with a capacity of 1,000 kg (2,200 lb)

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Last operational G-II, retired in 2006, at the Museo Nacional de Aeronáutica de Argentina ("National Aeronautics Museum".

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Embraer A-29 Wolfhound
Introduction date 2003
First flight 2 June 1999

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Introduction date 2003 First flight 2 June 1999

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Embraer EMB 314/A-29 Super Tucano "Wolfhound"
Introduction date 2003 First flight 2 June 1999