The A-29 Super Tucano is the gold standard for light attack, combat and reconnaissance aircraft. Built in the U.S. by SNC and our partner, Embraer Defense & Security, Inc., the A-29 has been selected by 16 air forces worldwide. It is a versatile and powerful turboprop aircraft known for its rugged and durable design, allowing it to perform operations from unimproved runways and at forward operating bases in austere environments and rugged terrain with a variety of sensors and precision-guided munitions.
Multiple unique mission configurations
Combat proven with 16 air forces worldwide
Built in the USA
Low maintenance & operating costs
With more than 500,000 flight hours and more than 60,000 combat hours, the A-29 Super Tucano has achieved a significant record of success in combat and has been called a “game changer” for aircraft effectiveness in close air support as well as intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) missions. SNC tailors the configuration of each A-29 fleet to perform the unique ISR and security missions, counter insurgency and counter terrorism operations required by the customer.
With SNC as prime contractor and our partner, Embraer Defense & Security, we build the A-29 aircraft in the U.S., as well as provide ground support equipment, maintenance training, pilot training, including difference training and instructor pilot upgrade training, contractor logistics support, sparing and sustainment. With our Total Package approach, the A-29 can easily transition into the field to enhance warfighter support. Our active production line keeps maintenance, operation and sustainment costs low, bringing greater value and affordability to the customer.
SNC’s FMS Total Package Approach stands out for its hands-on support, detailed design assistance, training, maintenance and sustainment expertise. Our Contractor Logistics Support is tailorable from full hands-on to over the shoulder “train the trainer.”
Our support begins before contract award and is customized to a right size, best value execution at all phases of the program. SNC's design support places airworthiness at the forefront, with safety as the number one priority coupled with unparalleled systems engineering, ensuring selection of the right solution for the mission.
Following delivery, our FMS customers rely on SNC’s subject matter experts to provide experienced operations, tactics and maintenance training from the classroom to the cockpit. And our robust team works closely with customers to proactively monitor and manage potential issues before they arise while also supporting fielded aircraft as the conduit to the OEM white glove treatment.
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Considered the gold standard for light attack, combat and reconnaissance aircraft, the A-29 Super Tucano is an affordable and effective Combat-Proven solution around the world to perform critical missions on its own as well as in concert with both ISR and traditional fighter platforms.
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