Over 20 years ago, when Embraer introduced the Tucano, it completely revolutionized the military pilot training concept.

In 1986, faced with the opportunity to take part in a bidding in the United States, which intended to purchase 711 new training aircraft, Embraer developed a new version of the Tucano H aircraft, an adaptation of the EMB 312 for the French Air Force. The new version, called the Super Tucano, was taller, twice as powerful and 1.37 meters (4.50 ft) longer than the original one, in addition to having new electronic systems.

At the end of 1991, Embraer tested the Super Tucano, and the prototype took its first official flight on May 20, 1993.

The Super Tucano entered the scene during a time of economic constraints, in which the removal of electronic equipment and active service weaponry was imposing new training standards. Air forces of various countries showed interest in the aircraft, and a version was developed for the Brazilian Air Force (FAB).

In Brazil, the Super Tucano is an integral part of the most sophisticated surveillance system in operation in the world—the Amazon Surveillance System or SIVAM.

On May 26, 2009, Embraer delivered the 100th Super Tucano aircraft, at the Company's headquarters in São José dos Campos. FAB received the aircraft as part of its commission for the production of 99 units.

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Embraer Defense Systems - Super Tucano

Product Name	Super Tucano
Market niche	Defense market
Project begun	1979
1st flight	May 20, 1993
Rollout	May 20, 1993
Other customers	Chile, Colombia, Ecuador , Canada, Dominican Republic