1/48 Brazilian EMB-314 Super Tucano

Hobby Boss 81721

Excludes all glues, paints and tools necessary to assemble.

The EMB-314 Super Tucano, also named ALX or A-29 is a turboprop aircraft designed for light attack, counter insurgency (COIN), close air support, aerial reconnaissance missions in low threat environments, as well as providing pilot training. Designed to operate in high temperature and humidity conditions in extremely rugged terrain, the Super Tucano is highly maneuverable, has a low heat signature, incorporates 3th generation avionics and weapons system to deliver precision guided munitions. It is currently in service with the air forces of Brazil, Dominican Republic, Colombia, Ecuador, Chile and Burkina Faso, and has been ordered by Indonesia, Angola, and the United States .

The Short Tucano is a British, two-person training plane powered by a turboprop engine with a classic tail in the low wing configuration. The flight took place in February 1986. The drive is provided by the Garrett TPE331-12B engine with a power of 1100HP. The first serial aircraft entered service at Central Flying School in mid-1988. About 130 machines of this type were ordered to replace the older Jet Provosts. Short Tucano planes were exported to Kenya and Kuwait. Technical data: length: 9.85 m, wingspan: 11.28 m, height: 3.4 m, maximum speed: 507 km / h, climb speed: 17.8 m / s, practical ceiling: 10300 m, maximum range: 1665 km.