What is a-29 super tucano?

The A-29 Super Tucano is a light, turboprop aircraft designed for counterinsurgency, close air support, and aerial reconnaissance missions. It is manufactured by the Brazilian aerospace company Embraer, and it has been in service since 2003.

The A-29 has a tandem-seat cockpit, a maximum speed of 590 km/h (367 mph), and a range of 1,600 km (995 miles). It is equipped with wing-mounted machine guns, rockets, bombs, and missile launchers, making it a versatile platform for a variety of missions. It is also equipped with a sophisticated avionics suite, including a head-up display, a night vision imaging system, and a digital mission computer.

The A-29 Super Tucano has been widely exported, with customers including the air forces of 15 countries, including the United States, which has used the aircraft to train Afghan pilots to fly close air support missions. The A-29 has a reputation for being a highly reliable, rugged aircraft, capable of operating from short, rough airstrips in remote locations. It is also relatively inexpensive to operate, making it an attractive option for countries with limited defense budgets.