DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, Nov. 9, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- The Republic of
Lebanon today confirmed the
acquisition of six A-29 Super Tucano turboprop aircraft from
Embraer Defense & Security and Sierra Nevada Corporation. The
contract includes logistics support for aircraft operation as well
as a complete training system for Lebanese Air Force pilots and
mechanics. The sale was approved in June by the U.S. State
Department.
The aircraft sale is part of a larger, more comprehensive
package, including infrastructure improvements, that will be
fulfilled by other parties not involved in the Embraer/SNC
partnership. The planes, which are currently in operation with 10
Air Forces around the world, will be built in the Jacksonville, Florida.
"The selection of the A-29 by the Lebanese Air Force is a great
testament to the superiority of the Super Tucano and its ability to
meet the challenges of the operating theater in the Middle East," said Jackson Schneider, president and CEO of Embraer
Defense & Security. "The Super Tucano is the best and most
capable aircraft in the market with a proven record of success with
Air Forces around the world."
The A-29 Super Tucano is a durable, versatile and powerful
turboprop aircraft capable of carrying out a wide range of light
air support (LAS) missions, even operating from unimproved runways.
Due to its original concept design, high speed and excellent
maneuverability, the Super Tucano is the only aircraft in its class
to present superb cockpit visibility, extremely high efficiency and
low vulnerability in the close air support role. The blend of
advanced, robust and redundant systems allows the aircraft to
outmaneuver and outperform nearly any competitor in its class.
"We are excited at the opportunity to provide Lebanon with these aircraft, which are proving
to be an innovative and cost-effective solution for demanding
military organizations around the world. It is ideal for the
missions and operational environment faced by Lebanon and a host of other nations. We look
forward to helping the Lebanese achieve a modern Air Force through
use of the A-29 Super Tucano," said Taco Gilbert, vice president of
business development for SNC's ISR business area.
After more than 10 years in service, the Super Tucano has gained
an excellent performance record, earning Embraer more than 230 firm
orders. With more than 140 certified load configurations, 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.
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Leader in the 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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