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A Review Of The A29 Super Tucano Fighter Jets - Photos And Videos by AutoReportNG: 1:52am On Apr 30, 2018 |
In recent times, President Buhari has come under fire from different quarters over various issues one of which is his approval of the withdrawal of about $496million from the excess crude account. While some members of the National assembly have called for his impeachment, his media aide has tried to justify this action with claims that the President's actions were in most part due to the deadline from the US government. AutoReportNG decided to review the A29 Super Tucano fighter jet for which this money was approved and what makes it so special as to warrant the President breaking protocols to ensure the country purchases them. The review will amaze you. Overview As fighters become more complex, the need for highly effective trainer aircraft is on the rise. Embraer’s Super Tucano - a single-engine, stepped-tandem, multi-purpose military turboprop - delivers both training and operational effectiveness at low acquisition and operating costs. It offers advanced solutions for basic to early advanced and weapons familiarization training, such as in-flight virtual training, and also provides the superb operational characteristics required for successful internal security operation support and counter-insurgency (COIN) missions. The plane is manufactured by Embraer S.A. (EMBR3.SA), a Brazilian aerospace conglomerate. A second production line is in Florida, in a partnership between the privately-held, U.S.-based Sierra Nevada Corp. of Sparks, Nev., and Embraer. More than 200 Super Tucanos are operated by 10 nations, according to Embraer. The plane is used for training and security, surveillance, reconnaissance and counter-insurgency missions. The plane can carry a wide array of armaments, including precision-guided munitions, is equipped with advanced avionics, communications, and sensors and can operate from remote, unpaved airstrips. It has a maximum speed of 590 km per hour (367 mph) and a flight ceiling of 35,000 feet (6.6 miles). Militaries in Afghanistan, Angola, Brazil, Burkina Faso, Chile, Colombia, the Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Indonesia and Mauritania fly the Super Tucano. Guatemala, Senegal, Ghana, Mali, and Lebanon have ordered the aircraft, according to Embraer. The Super Tucano costs more than $10 million each and the price can go much higher depending on the configuration. It is powered by a Pratt & Whitney (UTX.N) Canada PT 6 engine. Embraer declined to comment on the unit costs. Weapons The aircraft is fitted with two central mission computers. The integrated weapon system includes software for weapon aiming, weapon management, mission planning and mission rehearsal. The onboard recording is used for post-mission analysis. The aircraft has five hardpoints for carrying weapons and is capable of carrying a maximum external load of 1,500kg. The aircraft is armed with two wing-mounted 12.7mm machine guns with a rate of fire of 1,100 rounds a minute and is capable of carrying general-purpose bombs and guided air-to-air and air-to-ground missiles. Brazilian AF aircraft are armed with the MAA-1 Piranha short-range infrared guided air-to-air missile from Orbita. Navigation The aircraft is equipped with an advanced laser inertial navigation and attack system, a global positioning system (GPS) and a traffic alerting and collision avoidance system (TCAS). Engine The EMB-314 Super Tucano is powered by a PT6A-68A turboprop engine, developing 969kW. The power plant is fitted with automatic engine monitoring and control. The ALX aircraft has a more powerful engine than the EMB-314. Performance of Super Tucano The EMB-314 can fly at the rate of 24m/s. The maximum and cruise speed of the aircraft are 530km/h and 593km/h respectively. The range and service ceiling of the Super Tucano are 4,820km and 10,670m respectively. Its maximum endurance is six hours and 30 minutes. The aircraft weighs 3,020kg and has a maximum take-off weight of 5,200kg. Aircraft Specs Crew: One pilot on single-seat version, one pilot plus one navigator/student on double-seat version G-limits: +7/-3.5 Max level speed: 320 Knots Indicated Air Speed (KIAS) Cruise speed: 281 KIAS Stall speed: 83 Knots Calibrated Air Speed (KCAS) Service ceiling: 35,000 ft Max Takeoff Weight: 11,904 lb External payload: 3,420 lb Internal fuel: 171 gal (1,121 lb) External fuel: Up to 245 gal (1,606 lb) Endurance (internal fuel): 2.6 hours Endurance (full external fuel): 7.1 hours Ferry range (internal fuel): 450 nm Ferry range (full external fuel): 1,562 nm Source: https://www.autoreportng.com/2018/04/a-review-of-a29-super-tucano-fighter.html 3 Likes
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Re: A Review Of The A29 Super Tucano Fighter Jets - Photos And Videos by AutoReportNG: 1:52am On Apr 30, 2018 |
See more pictures, training and videos here https://www.autoreportng.com/2018/04/a-review-of-a29-super-tucano-fighter.html Watch the video here... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4pEq1GldklA 6 Likes |
Re: A Review Of The A29 Super Tucano Fighter Jets - Photos And Videos by progress69: 2:22am On Apr 30, 2018 |
There is something I have noticed from Nigerians in Diaspora, and i really dont know how this can be checked. They get majority of their news from social media, facebook in particular. I can boldly tell you that many of them are ill informed and are super ignorant of the real happenings in Nigeria. I have gotten into serious argument with many, tje lastest one is Buhari approved money for presidential jet. I have tried all my best to say no, its for 12 super Tucano fighter jets, but they still wouldnt have any of it. Despitr telling them the US confirmed payment directly to their treasury account, they keep shouting is election money. I support the government in regulating social media cps too many lies and false news come from there, unfortuantely, even educated people fall for it. 112 Likes 14 Shares |
Re: A Review Of The A29 Super Tucano Fighter Jets - Photos And Videos by Sall(m): 2:30am On Apr 30, 2018 |
How many of the aircraft is Nigeria ordering for. 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: A Review Of The A29 Super Tucano Fighter Jets - Photos And Videos by progress69: 2:35am On Apr 30, 2018 |
The useless house of assembly that refused to pass the budget summited since 2017 wants to government to wait till they approve money for this super aircrafts for the decimination of terrorists even though there is was a dead line set by US government. They will rather shout BH are killing our people forgetting they are playing politics with the budget and will never tell us how much they really gulp in a month as legislatures. I commend the Buhari government for taking the bull by the horn. Argue with your phone! 78 Likes 9 Shares |
Re: A Review Of The A29 Super Tucano Fighter Jets - Photos And Videos by sorom4: 2:56am On Apr 30, 2018 |
You are one of the persons OBJ is talking about. Irredeemable!!! progress69: 56 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: A Review Of The A29 Super Tucano Fighter Jets - Photos And Videos by CaptainStephen(m): 3:29am On Apr 30, 2018 |
AutoReportNG:Stick to Auto matters biko 4 Likes 1 Share |
Re: A Review Of The A29 Super Tucano Fighter Jets - Photos And Videos by sujexy(m): 4:16am On Apr 30, 2018 |
Re: A Review Of The A29 Super Tucano Fighter Jets - Photos And Videos by musa234(m): 4:49am On Apr 30, 2018 |
progress69:would you have said same thing if it was pdp? Sentimental zombie 22 Likes |
Re: A Review Of The A29 Super Tucano Fighter Jets - Photos And Videos by Nobody: 5:41am On Apr 30, 2018 |
These dumb training jets is what the dull one in asorock had to skip protocol just to make payment for an order that will be supplied to the country in the next 2yrs (2020) and a frustrated apc zombie above is there gesticulating like a ruffled epilpesy patient trying to explain the foolishness he was programmed to type about a transaction he doesn't have brains equipped to understand. What a fraudulent, corrupt government. 27 Likes |
Re: A Review Of The A29 Super Tucano Fighter Jets - Photos And Videos by deji17: 5:49am On Apr 30, 2018 |
Nice one. With this, Nigeria can fight insurgency and manage /control our border better. 9 Likes |
Re: A Review Of The A29 Super Tucano Fighter Jets - Photos And Videos by freeze001(f): 6:38am On Apr 30, 2018 |
deji17: In 2020. Between now and then what happens? 9 Likes |
Re: A Review Of The A29 Super Tucano Fighter Jets - Photos And Videos by SalamRushdie: 6:51am On Apr 30, 2018 |
progress69: So are the planes here now to tackle Boko Haram? I hope you know the earliest delivery dates for those plane is October 2020 and by then Buhari would be long gone ...I hope you know there are already rumoursbmaking rounds not the entire over 400 million dollars was paid to the US... can you tell me why Buhari was in a hurry to illegally release funds for a plane who nearest delivery date is more than 2 years away which defeats your excuse that he did it it save lives from Boko Haram ( a Boko Haram Buhari even claims tibheva defeated ) 14 Likes |
Re: A Review Of The A29 Super Tucano Fighter Jets - Photos And Videos by deji17: 6:53am On Apr 30, 2018 |
freeze001:The military will continue to put in their best based on the current equipment and ammunition at their disposal. You've got a better idea? 5 Likes 1 Share |
Re: A Review Of The A29 Super Tucano Fighter Jets - Photos And Videos by tayebest(m): 6:53am On Apr 30, 2018 |
musa234: PDP will rather flex our money with CAN to buy illegal arms! It's a pity they play politics with our dear life during their miserable government! 18 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: A Review Of The A29 Super Tucano Fighter Jets - Photos And Videos by guttentag(m): 7:10am On Apr 30, 2018 |
and they are buying the Jet for 2019 election So any polling unit that didn't favor buhari will be bombard I swear Nigerians are in Hot Soup 2 Likes |
Re: A Review Of The A29 Super Tucano Fighter Jets - Photos And Videos by OBAGADAFFI: 7:18am On Apr 30, 2018 |
And the Jets will delivered in 2020 1 Like |
Re: A Review Of The A29 Super Tucano Fighter Jets - Photos And Videos by Patented: 8:03am On Apr 30, 2018 |
Not a Jet oooooooo. |
Re: A Review Of The A29 Super Tucano Fighter Jets - Photos And Videos by moscobabs(m): 8:03am On Apr 30, 2018 |
Any action that can win Boko Haram is welcone Thank u PMB 5 Likes 1 Share |
Re: A Review Of The A29 Super Tucano Fighter Jets - Photos And Videos by magabounce(m): 8:03am On Apr 30, 2018 |
OK.. We're waiting |
Re: A Review Of The A29 Super Tucano Fighter Jets - Photos And Videos by israelmao(m): 8:04am On Apr 30, 2018 |
God forbid if these fighter jets that worth $496m crash. |
Re: A Review Of The A29 Super Tucano Fighter Jets - Photos And Videos by rusher14: 8:05am On Apr 30, 2018 |
OBAGADAFFI: For tomato and pepper purchases Mama Taiye and Mama Nkechi stalls are useful. For military jets and equipment there is a waiting period. 3 Likes |
Re: A Review Of The A29 Super Tucano Fighter Jets - Photos And Videos by Patrinus: 8:05am On Apr 30, 2018 |
Tucano ko tuscani ni.....we can't even boast of an outdated F16 Countries are buying F32 raptors and we can't even boast of F15 or F16.... simply too bad! 5 Likes 1 Share |
Re: A Review Of The A29 Super Tucano Fighter Jets - Photos And Videos by rusher14: 8:05am On Apr 30, 2018 |
israelmao: 12 planes. |
Re: A Review Of The A29 Super Tucano Fighter Jets - Photos And Videos by agabusta: 8:05am On Apr 30, 2018 |
Patrinus: Defence decisions are taken strategically not by emotions gotten from movies. Based on cost and other factors, the Tucanos are strategically more important to Nigeria at this time. The plane is especially good for training and security, surveillance, reconnaissance and counter-insurgency missions. The armaments the plane carries are quite impressive. The plane will be a good economic/strategic choice to patrol the vast areas of land in the NE with very modern offensive weapons. What do you think is the cost of blazing an F15 or F16 to fight an imaginary enemy? Are they not primarily for aerial combat? Are we planning to combat boko haram in the air or from the air? you lots will just be throwing words carelessly up and down. 15 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: A Review Of The A29 Super Tucano Fighter Jets - Photos And Videos by rozayx5(m): 8:05am On Apr 30, 2018 |
pangolo jets nonsense with millions of graduates without jobs half a billion dollars can build thousands of firms and help reduce poverty but a goat thinks our major problem is this useless plane which a toy gun will bring down 3 Likes |
Re: A Review Of The A29 Super Tucano Fighter Jets - Photos And Videos by agabusta: 8:06am On Apr 30, 2018 |
rozayx5: Smh 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: A Review Of The A29 Super Tucano Fighter Jets - Photos And Videos by anyimontana(m): 8:06am On Apr 30, 2018 |
I know say na Hausa Fulani men go be the pilot wen its delivered |
Re: A Review Of The A29 Super Tucano Fighter Jets - Photos And Videos by agabusta: 8:07am On Apr 30, 2018 |
SalamRushdie: He already told you the US gave a deadline for payment. Why not make your findings to ascertain that from the US govt? 8 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: A Review Of The A29 Super Tucano Fighter Jets - Photos And Videos by rusher14: 8:07am On Apr 30, 2018 |
Patrinus: I honestly dislike people of a nation that cannot even make the spokes of a bicycle belittling technology far more advanced than their aptitude. 16 Likes 1 Share |
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