Brazilian Air Force Supports Embraer’s A-29 Super Tucano Presentation to US Air Force

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10:16 GMT, February 9, 2011 DEFPRO.COM

On January 25-28, the Embraer A-29 Super Tucano light attack aircraft was demonstrated to the US Air Force at Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico, as part of the Light Air Support System Demonstration LASSD program. This is an open competition organized by the U.S. government for the purchase of lightweight combat aircraft for incorporation into the USAF’s light attack inventory. Brazil’s Força Aerea Bralileira supported the event and provided an A-29 aircraft (registration FAB 5951) belonging to the 3°/3° GAV Arrow Squadron, accompanied by a C-130 transport aircraft (FAB 2475) belonging to the the 1st Transport Wing, WG, and mixed team of mechanics and pilots belonging to the three A-29 squadrons under the command of III FAE.