Embraer EMB-312 Tucano

The EMB-312 Tucano is one of the most successful aircraft of Embraer. Several hundred of these aircraft were sold to many countries and among its users is the Royal Air Force.

It is a low-wing monoplane, medium-advanced training, which began to be drawn in 1978 seconds specification of the Brazilian Air Force.

The version for the RAF is equipped with Garrett TPE331 engine. Either Britain or Egypt, this aircraft manufactured under license from Embraer

This type of plane appears as replacement of the smallest and oldest trainer aircraft assembled by Embraer and other aeronautical industry during the '70s. The EMB-312 is designed to allow the use of latest technologies, should be a basic trainer to become an advanced trainer.

The EMB-312 was an export success, being sold and manufactured under license in several countries like Great Britain Egypt and France.

The EMB-314 larger and more sophisticated, and others were bought by the Brazilian Air Force.

A Brazilian Tucano

Specifications

Dimensions:	Engines / Power
Length: 9.86 M Wingspan: 11:14 M Height: 3.4	1 x Pratt & Whitney PT6A-25C Total power: 750 HP / CV
Weight / load capacity	Speed / Autonomy
Empty weight: 1,810 kg Maximum weight / off: 3175 kg Number of brackets w / arms: 4 Ability to load / armament: 450 kg Crew / Passengers: 2	Maximum speed: 457 km / h Highest (sea level): Not available Cruise: 380 km / h Autonomy standard / born: 1000 km Maximum life / light 2112 Km Highest point: Not available