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Upgraded AMX A-1M Marks First Flight in Brazil
The prototype of the upgraded AMX, designated A-1M flew today for the first time. The first flight was the kickoff mark for the aircrafts flight test campaign. The A-1M program provides for refurbishing and upgrading of 43 FAB AMX subsonic fighters. Ten aircraft are already at the Companys facilities, the first of two prototypes has already been completed and the company plans the first deliveries for 2013. Brazils Aeronautics Commander, Air Force General Juniti Saito, and senior officers from the Brazilian Air Force (FAB) attended the first flight at Embraers manufacturing plant in Gavião
The A-1Ms are receiving modern systems that are similar to those already found on the F-5M and A-29 aircraft. All of the upgrades and acquisitions are aligned with the objectives of the Aeronautics Strategic Military Planning (PEMAER) said Aeronautics Commander, Air Force General Juniti Saito. PEMAER positions the FABs future growth based on medium- and long-term studies aligned with Brazils National Defense Policy (PND) and National Defense Strategy (END) highlighting benefit for the nations industry and technology base. To offer the highest benefit, upgrade programs are sharing common avionics, contributing to better commonality in instrument orientation and pilots training. This commonality is providing a level of standardization that comes with numerous operational advantages, such as improving the employment doctrine of the FAB and a better yield in terms of flight hours. General Saito added.
The first flight of the A-1M coincided with the delivery of the delivery of the 99th and final A-29 Super Tucano light attack turboprop to the FAB. In December 2003 the FAB became the launch customer for Embraers Super Tucano, under the AL-X program. The aircraft is currently used for advanced pilot training and carries out important functions in the Amazon Surveillance System (SIVAM). The A-29 Super Tucano has been chosen by ten customers in Africa, the Americas and Asia-Pacific.
The first A-1M prototype completed, awaiting the first flight. Photo: Silva Lopes, FAB
Embraer has also delivered the last two F-5M fighters, concluding the first batch modernization of FAB F-5 fighters to be delivered to the Air Force. The F-5M program covers the refurbishing and upgrading of 46 supersonic fighters. In December 2010, a new contract was signed to upgrade 11 additional F-5 aircraft, with the work beginning on the first jet in October 2012. The first deliveries of this second group are planned for 2013. Each F-5E/F aircraft receive new navigation systems, weaponry, computers, and multimodal radar. This equipment, as well as structural repairs, increases the operational capability of the fighters for at least fifteen more years.
The prototype of the upgraded AMX, designated A-1M flew today for the first time. The first flight was the kickoff mark for the aircrafts flight test campaign. The A-1M program provides for refurbishing and upgrading of 43 FAB AMX subsonic fighters. Ten aircraft are already at the Companys facilities, the first of two prototypes has already been completed and the company plans the first deliveries for 2013. Brazils Aeronautics Commander, Air Force General Juniti Saito, and senior officers from the Brazilian Air Force (FAB) attended the first flight at Embraers manufacturing plant in Gavião
The A-1Ms are receiving modern systems that are similar to those already found on the F-5M and A-29 aircraft. All of the upgrades and acquisitions are aligned with the objectives of the Aeronautics Strategic Military Planning (PEMAER) said Aeronautics Commander, Air Force General Juniti Saito. PEMAER positions the FABs future growth based on medium- and long-term studies aligned with Brazils National Defense Policy (PND) and National Defense Strategy (END) highlighting benefit for the nations industry and technology base. To offer the highest benefit, upgrade programs are sharing common avionics, contributing to better commonality in instrument orientation and pilots training. This commonality is providing a level of standardization that comes with numerous operational advantages, such as improving the employment doctrine of the FAB and a better yield in terms of flight hours. General Saito added.
The first flight of the A-1M coincided with the delivery of the delivery of the 99th and final A-29 Super Tucano light attack turboprop to the FAB. In December 2003 the FAB became the launch customer for Embraers Super Tucano, under the AL-X program. The aircraft is currently used for advanced pilot training and carries out important functions in the Amazon Surveillance System (SIVAM). The A-29 Super Tucano has been chosen by ten customers in Africa, the Americas and Asia-Pacific.
The first A-1M prototype completed, awaiting the first flight. Photo: Silva Lopes, FAB
Embraer has also delivered the last two F-5M fighters, concluding the first batch modernization of FAB F-5 fighters to be delivered to the Air Force. The F-5M program covers the refurbishing and upgrading of 46 supersonic fighters. In December 2010, a new contract was signed to upgrade 11 additional F-5 aircraft, with the work beginning on the first jet in October 2012. The first deliveries of this second group are planned for 2013. Each F-5E/F aircraft receive new navigation systems, weaponry, computers, and multimodal radar. This equipment, as well as structural repairs, increases the operational capability of the fighters for at least fifteen more years.
