PARIS, June 19, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Embraer
Defense & Security and the Ministry of Defence of the Republic
of Ghana have signed a contract
for the acquisition of five A-29 Super Tucano light attack and
advanced training turboprops. The contract includes logistic
support for the operation of these aircraft as well as the set-up
of a training system for pilots and mechanics in Ghana that will provide the autonomy of the
Ghana Air Force in preparing qualified personnel.
The A-29 Super Tucano will be deployed for advanced training,
border surveillance and internal security missions.
"We are pleased to welcome Ghana Air Force as a new operator of
the Super Tucano, an aircraft that is already consolidated in the
global market, expanding our presence in Africa," said Jackson
Schneider, President of Embraer Defense & Security. "We
are confident that, with this acquisition, the Air Force of
Ghana will be equipped with the
most appropriate and proven solution to attend its operational
needs."
The A-29 Super Tucano is currently used by ten air forces in
three continents. It was also selected by the United States Air
Force (USAF) for its Light Air Support (LAS) program. After more
than ten years in action, the Super Tucano has gained an excellent
performance record: over 230,000 flight hours and 30,000 combat
hours. Embraer has received more than 210 firm orders and has
delivered more than 190 aircraft.
The Super Tucano is a robust and powerful turboprop aircraft
capable of carrying out a wide range of missions, including close
air support and intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance.
With more than 130 weapons configurations certified, it is equipped
with advanced electronic, electro-optic, infrared and laser system
technologies, as well as secure radio systems with data links and
unrivalled munitions capacity. The Super Tucano is the only combat
proven and fully operational light attack/advanced training
aircraft in the global market. This makes it highly reliable and
allows for an excellent cost-benefit ratio for a wide range of
military missions, even operating from unpaved runways and in
hostile environments.
The contract will come into effect once certain conditions have
been fulfilled. These conditions are expected to be fulfilled
during the second half of 2015.
About Embraer Defense & Security
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aerospace and defense industry of Latin
America, Embraer Defense & Security offers a complete
line of integrated solutions such as C4I (Command, Control,
Communication, Computers and Intelligence Center) applications,
leading edge technologies in the production of radars, advanced
information and communication systems, integrated systems for
border monitoring and surveillance, as well as military and
government transportation aircraft. With a growing presence on the
global market, Embraer Defense & Security products are present
in more than 60 countries.
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