Friday, August 15, 2008

Chilean Air Force Orders Super Tucanos

Chilean Air Force Orders Super Tucanos (NSI News Source Info) 15 August, 2008: LONDON - Chile has inked a deal with Brazilian aircraft maker Embraer to deliver 12 Super Tucano turboprop trainer aircraft for the Chilean Air Force. The first of the aircraft is scheduled to be delivered in the second half of next year. A statement released Aug. 15 by Embraer said the aircraft would be used on tactical training missions. Acquisition of the Super Tucano is part of an Air Force modernization program that also includes operating Lockheed Martin F-16 fighter jets. Earlier this week, Embraer announced it had delivered the 25th and final Super Tucano ordered in 2005 by the Colombian Air Force. The Colombians, who use the aircraft in the training and light attack roles, were the first export customer for the uprated Tucano.

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