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The Brazilian Air Force Academy describes the Tucano’s introduction as a replacement for the Cessna T-37 and records the start of fourth-year cadet instruction on 1 July 1984. Its historical entry follows the aircraft through training, demonstration and other service roles. This page concerns the EMB 312/T-27, keeping it distinct from the later Super Tucano.
Aircraft background
Brazilian Air Force Academy · Read more ↗Into the cockpit
Eric Moya Walkaround
Embraer EMB 312 Tucano Formation Flight from the Cockpit
A cockpit view during a formation flight.
Real EMB 312 Tucano; Honduran Air Force
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Embraer EMB 312 Tucano, Fuerza Aerea Hondureña, Aeroshow Desde la Cabina
Cockpit and exterior footage of a Honduran Air Force Tucano display.
Real aircraft · Embraer EMB 312 Tucano
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Meet Embraer EMB 312 Tucano
The Brazilian Air Force Academy describes the Tucano’s introduction as a replacement for the Cessna T-37 and records the start of fourth-year cadet instruction on 1 July 1984. Its historical entry follows the aircraft through training, demonstration and other service roles. This page concerns the EMB 312/T-27, keeping it distinct from the later Super Tucano.
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Aircraft background
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