Embraer EMB-314 Super Tucano

The Embraer 314, first appeared in the light, as Emb-312H in the early '90s, like a larger version of the coach Embraer 312 (Tucano). Although it looks like the trainer aircraft that preceded it, the 314 is indeed a very different plane, which stands out for its size. The Super Tucano is longer and taller than its predecessor, by the need to accommodate a more powerful engine, which allows a much more alive, and appropriate to the tasks for which it was designed.

The ALX is a militarized version of the EMB-314 that corresponds to a specification of the Brazilian Air Force for a light attack aircraft that could be integrated and used in conjunction with radars Sivam (Amazon Surveillance System). The logical choice was the Tucano trainer aircraft, which was increased by about 37 cm in front and about a meter behind the cabin. Its structure has been greatly enhanced and the place of the pilot was protected with Kevlar fiber.

The ALX was proposed for the JPATS program of the U.S. Air Force, but lost to the T-6 Texan-2 (based on the Pilatus PC-9), and has the same engine but is however, less powerful than the ALX. The fact that the program ALX is relatively late and the final price of the aircraft, have been among the reasons for the choice of Pilatus. Finally, first ALX series saw the light of day on May 28, 1999.

The Emb-314, will operate for many years in the Amazon and its characteristics make it an interesting possibility for the air forces of South America, where there are problems of narco-trafficking and terrorism, as in Colombia with the FARC. How advanced trainer, their characteristics, capabilities, and electronics, EMB-314/ALX is one of the best aircraft currently on the market.

Specifications
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Dimensions:
Wingspan: 11:14 M Height: 3.97 Total power: 1600 HP / CV Maximum weight / off: 5200 kg Number of brackets w / arms: 4 Load capacity / weapons: 1500 kg Crew / Passengers: 1 / 2 Highest (sea level): Not available Cruise: 422 km / h Autonomy standard / born: 1200 km Maximum life / light 3500 Km Highest point: Not available
 * bgcolor="#f0f0f0" valign="top"|Engines / Power
 * valign="top"|Length: 11:33 M
 * valign="top"|Length: 11:33 M
 * valign="top"|1 x engine Prat & Whitney PT6A-68C
 * bgcolor="#f0f0f0"|Weight / load capacity
 * bgcolor="#f0f0f0"|Speed / Autonomy
 * valign="top"|Empty weight: 3020 kg
 * valign="top"|Empty weight: 3020 kg
 * valign="top"|Empty weight: 3020 kg
 * valign="top"|Maximum speed: 580 km / h
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