A-29 Super Tucano Receive Unmanned Threat Upgrade
EMBRAER has announced that the A-29 Super Tucano is expanding its mission portfolio to counter modern unmanned threats effectively and affordably.
Relying on A-29 features in operation and new sensors, including specific datalinks for receiving initial target coordinates and queueing, the Electro-Optical/ Infra-Red (EO/ IR) sensor for laser tracking and designation, as well as the laser guided rockets and the wing-mounted .50 machine guns for neutralizing targeted Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS), the Operational Concept (CONOPS) defined by Embraer will allow current and future A-29 operators to add counter drone missions to their operational profiles whenever needed.
“We continue to expand the A-29’s capabilities to address the most recent challenges faced by many nations worldwide,” said President and CEO of Embraer Defense & Security Bosco da Costa Junior. “The continued challenges in modern warfare and the recent conflicts worldwide have shown the urgent need for solutions to fight drones. The A-29 is the ideal tool to counter UAS effectively and at low cost, adding to the aircraft’s already extensive mission set that includes close air support, armed reconnaissance, advanced training, and many others.”ww