21K views · 613 reactions | Inside look at Brazilian company Embraer's A-29 Super Tucano, which was selected by the U.S. Air Force and is currently taking part in their exciting Light Attack Experiment. | Military Leak | Facebook

The A-29 Super Tucano light attack aircraft manufactured by Sierra Nevada Corporation in the U.S and Embraer Defense and Security in Brazil is a modern close air support 𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐛𝐨𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐩 light attack aircraft (𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐧/𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐚-𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐚) equipped with modern avionics and has the capability to carry modern armaments including AGM-65 Maverick air to ground missiles, AIM-9L Sidewinder air to air missiles, SMKB-82 precision guided Mk-82s, Paveway laser guided bombs and Cirit 70mm laser

2.6K views · 425 reactions | We look forward to the induction of the American Sierra Nevada Corporation/Embraer Defense and Security A-29 “Super Tucano” aircraft, and share why the arrival represents a significant milestone in the U.S. - Nigerian bilateral relationship. #ProudPartners   U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa | U.S. Mission Nigeria | Facebook