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Revised: February 1, 1999
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In 1987 the FAP bought 6 EMB-312 Tucano brand new from EMBRAER which were put in service in the Escuadrón de Operaciones Aéreas Especiales (EOAE) (Moras) of the Grupo Aerotáctico (GAT).

The Tucanos have two hardpoints under each wing and can carry Mk.81/82 bombs, SBAT rocket pods, gun pods or fuel tanks.

On October 19, 1989 Lt. Juan Antonio Rojas and Lt. Blas Rodriguez die when the Tucano they piloted (1056) hit a parked Cessna in an inverted flight.

During a tactical exercise on Mars 5, 1995 Tucano 1054 hit the ground while being piloted by Cpt. William Sanchez with Edgar Kramer (son of the then Air Force CinC) on board. Both occupants die on the spot.

Four new Tucanos should soon be purchased from Brazil when budget allows.

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EMBRAER EMB-312 Tucano

EMBRAER EMB-312 Tucano trainer/light COIN

Designation: EMB-312
Manufacturer: EMBRAER, Brazil
Crew: 2
Seats:  
Engine:  x 
Engine Type: 
Engine Thrust:  kN ( Kg force)
Length:  m
Height:  m
Wing Span:  m
Wing Area:  square meters
Empty Weight:  kg
Max. Weight:  kg
Max. Speed at Sea Level:  km/h
Max. Speed at 36,000 ft:  km/h
Max. Cruising Speed:  km/h
Normal Cruising Speed:  km/h
Ceiling: 
Range on Internal Fuel:  km
Range with Max. Fuel:  km
Range with Max. Payload:  km
Combat Radius:  km ()
Radar: 
EW: 
Avionics: 
Weapons: 
Notes: 

S/N       C/N        Unit          Built   Bought     Disposition         Notes
1051      312-330    OEAE          --      --
1052      312-333    OEAE          --      --
1053      312-334    OEAE          --      --
1054      312-335    OEAE          --      --         Crashed 5/Mar/95
1055      312-338    OEAE          --      --
1056      312-339    OEAE          --      --         Crashed 19/Oct/89

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