Brazil looks to sell its basic trainers to IAF

[$@rJen]

Brazil looks to sell its basic trainers to IAF
Published February 24, 2016
SOURCE: THE FINANCIAL EXPRESS

Brazil’s Embraer company will be showcasing its basic trainer A-29 ‘Super Tucano’ at the forthcoming DefExpo in Goa for the first time.

Keeping in mind that the Super Tucano’s role will not be limited to training alone, the company has equipped the A-29 (the Super Tucano version for the Brazilian Air Force) with systems designed not only to comply with basic requirements, but also to keep pace with the continual changes taking place in the aircraft’s potential operating theatres.

Talking to FE, Brazilian ambassador to India Tovar da Silva Nunes said, “Embraer is already present in India and we will be getting the A 29 Super Tucano for the DefExpo next month.”

Embraer has been present in India both in the defence and civil sector, the envoy pointed out. According to an officer in the Indian Air Force (IAF), “It will be interesting if the Super Tucan light attack trainer is considered for atleast evaluating. While the plane is not very expensive it can be used by the armed forces carrying out counter insurgency operations.”

The A-29 of the Embraer is a powerful turboprop aircraft capable of carrying out a wide range of light air support (LAS) missions, even operating from unimproved runways. With more than 130 weapons configurations certified, it is equipped with advanced electronic, electro-optic, infrared and laser system technologies, as well as secure radio systems with data links and unrivalled munitions capacity.

“The Super Tucano is the only combat proven and fully operational light attack/advanced training aircraft in the global market. This makes it highly reliable and allows for an excellent cost-benefit ratio for a wide range of military missions, even operating from unpaved runways and in hostile environments,” said Nunes.

With more than 140 certified load configurations, it is equipped with advanced electronic, electro-optic,
infrared and laser system technologies, as well as secure radio systems with data links and unrivalled munitions capacity.

The Super Tucano is proving to be an innovative and cost-effective solution for demanding military organizations around the world. It is ideal for the missions and operational environment faced by a host of nations. The A-29 Super Tucano is currently used by twelve air forces in three continents. It was also selected by the US Air Force for its LAS programme.

 

[Skull and Bones]

That boat has sailed, I Believe this would have been a better platform than PC-7. Now we should stick to whatever option we have, PC-7 and HTT-40.

 

[Ankit Kumar]

Basic trainers role in IAF and IN will be fulfilled by PC7mk2 and HTT40. No third option , it will complicate the situation.

 

[T-72M1]

the super tucano has great little COIN version, I'd like to see a few of those in a CRPF air wing to bomb naxals.

 

[Nilgiri]

the super tucano has great little COIN version, I'd like to see a few of those in a CRPF air wing to bomb naxals.

Just pump out LCH and rudra and rain hellfire on them.

 

[sathya]

I was surprised no follow on order of EMB 145 jets were placed..

 

[Guynextdoor2]

That boat has sailed, I Believe this would have been a better platform than PC-7. Now we should stick to whatever option we have, PC-7 and HTT-40.

I thought the HTT 40 was to do first flight last month?

 

[Skull and Bones]

I thought the HTT 40 was to do first flight last month?

No, they rolled out the first prototype last month, they are currently doing taxi runs on the tarmac. First flight will be somewhere around April-May.

 

[knight11]

the super tucano has great little COIN version, I'd like to see a few of those in a CRPF air wing to bomb naxals.

India haven't used airpower against any Indian naxals or terrorist inside our airspace.
Super Tucano is needed in Afganistan, which is been ordered by AF airforce, and paid by US already for anti terrorist operations. What they are here showcasing in the Asia is the basic trainer, and the CAS against the terrorists, and when you showcase in some country, its not necessary they are targetting the host country, but rather the region.

 

[Ankit Kumar]

India haven't used airper against any Indian naxals or terrorist inside our airspace.
Super Tucano is needed in Afganistan, which is been ordered by AF airforce, and paid by US already for anti terrorist operations. What they are here showcasing in the Asia is the basic trainer, and the CAS against the terrorists, and when you showcase in some country, its not necessary they are targetting the host country, but rather the region.

Actually it has been used albeit kept away from media.

After NDA win since 2014 I have seen a hell lot of fully armed Mi17s near the Naxal affected jungles of Ranchi.

 

[Echo_419]

the super tucano has great little COIN version, I'd like to see a few of those in a CRPF air wing to bomb naxals.

better upgrade our own HTT-40