Turkmenistan; 3 additional A29 trainers awaiting delivery

According to Scramble Magazine, on 14 June 2021, the next three Embraer A-29B Super Tucano light attack aircraft for the Turkmenistan Air Force were seen at São José dos Campos, Brazil.

On 14 June 2021, the trio started its delivery flight. The aircraft have their roundels and serials taped over but are registered PT-ZHN (c/n 314000272), PT-ZHK (c/n 314000273) and PT-ZHO (314000274). Their future serials most probably will be 03 Blue, 04 Blue respectively 05 Blue. On 6 June 2021, Scramble Magazine reported on the delivery flight of the first two Super Tucanos for Turkmenistan. The number of aircraft ordered is still not confirmed, but most probably will be five.

Turkmenistan Air Force to receive 3 more Embraer A-29B Super Tucanos

The Embraer EMB 314 Super Tucano, also named ALX or A-29, is a Brazilian turboprop light attack aircraft designed and built by Embraer as a development of the Embraer EMB 312 Tucano. The A-29 Super Tucano carries a wide variety of weapons, including precision-guided munitions, and was designed to be a low-cost system operated in low-threat environments. In addition to its manufacture in Brazil, Embraer has set up a production line in the United States in conjunction with Sierra Nevada Corporation for the manufacture of A-29s to export customers.

Turkmenistan; 3 additional A29 trainers awaiting delivery

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