BRAZILIAN EMB312 TUCANO

The Short Tucano is a British, two-person training plane powered by a turboprop engine with a classic tail in the low wing configuration. The flight took place in February 1986. The drive is provided by the Garrett TPE331-12B engine with a power of 1100HP. The first serial aircraft entered service at Central Flying School in mid-1988. About 130 machines of this type were ordered to replace the older Jet Provosts. Short Tucano planes were exported to Kenya and Kuwait. Technical data: length: 9.85 m, wingspan: 11.28 m, height: 3.4 m, maximum speed: 507 km / h, climb speed: 17.8 m / s, practical ceiling: 10300 m, maximum range: 1665 km.