Portugal Orders 12 Embraer A-29N Super Tucano Aircraft
European country becomes the launch customer of the A-29N, the NATO version of this world-renowned advanced trainer and light attack aircraft
(DEFENCE SECURITY ASIA) — The Portuguese Ministry of National Defense signed a contract with Embraer to acquire 12 A-29N Super Tucanos that will equip the Portuguese Air Force, making Portugal the launch customer of the new variant of this advanced trainer and light attack aircraft.
This acquisition reflects Portugal’s commitment to modernizing its Air Force with a versatile and proven aircraft, ideally suited for Advanced Pilot Training, Light Attack, Close Air Support (CAS) and Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) missions.
The A-29N Super Tucano variant incorporates advanced avionics, NATO-specific communications systems and other non-disclosed new capabilities tailored to meet Portugal’s operational requirements.
With this purchase, Portugal becomes the first nation to operate the A-29N, leading the way in adopting a very capable platform designed to support a wide range of modern defense missions.
“We would like to thank the Portuguese Ministry of National Defense and Air Force for the trust they place in Embraer solutions.