Embraer has delivered the first two A-29 Super Tucano aircraft to the Uruguayan Air Force (FAU). The delivery forms part of a programme to renew the fleet and strengthen FAU’s operational capabilities, including airspace surveillance and border protection.
The contract, signed at the end of 2024, also covers mission equipment, integrated logistics support services and a flight simulator.
The A-29 Super Tucano is a global leader in its class. It has been selected by 22 air forces worldwide and has logged more than 600,000 flight hours. The aircraft continues to attract interest from additional nations, driven by its strong combination of performance, versatility and cost-efficiency.
Designed as a proven, all-in-one solution, the A-29 offers broad operational flexibility across a wide range of missions, including advanced pilot training, close air support (CAS), air patrol, air interdiction, Joint Terminal Attack Controller (JTAC) operations, armed intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR), border surveillance, air escort, and most recently, counter-drone missions.
The aircraft is also designed to operate from unpaved runways in harsh environments, with minimal infrastructure. With reduced maintenance requirements, high reliability and availability, and low life-cycle costs, the A-29 delivers strong operational value over the long term.
