About the Aircraft:

A Versatile and Reliable Military Training Aircraft

About the Aircraft: The EMB-312 Tucano, developed by the Brazilian aerospace company Embraer, stands as a testament to the synergy between performance, versatility, and reliability in military training aircraft. With its sleek design, advanced avionics, and robust capabilities, the Tucano has earned its place as a stalwart platform for training new generations of military pilots.

The roots of the Tucano can be traced back to the 1970s when Embraer embarked on a mission to create a turboprop trainer capable of providing aspiring pilots with comprehensive training for both basic and advanced flight maneuvers. The result was a tandem-seat aircraft that combined a powerful Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A turboprop engine with a durable airframe, allowing trainees to experience the dynamics of jet-like performance in a cost-effective manner.

The Tucano's performance characteristics have contributed significantly to its popularity as a training aircraft. Its turboprop engine provides a balance between fuel efficiency and power, allowing trainees to learn various flying techniques, from stall recovery to instrument flying. With a maximum speed of around 350 knots and a range of approximately 1,300 nautical miles, the Tucano can efficiently simulate a wide range of scenarios, ensuring that pilots are well-prepared for operational environments.

The EMB-312 Tucano's impact extends beyond Brazil, as it has been widely adopted by numerous air forces around the world. Its affordability, reliability, and effectiveness have made it an attractive choice for nations seeking to enhance their pilot training programs. From Latin America to Africa, Europe to Asia, the Tucano's distinctive silhouette has become a common sight in the skies, symbolizing the shared pursuit of excellence in military aviation.

The EMB-312 Tucano embodies the perfect blend of design, performance, and adaptability, making it a stalwart presence in the realm of military training aircraft. Its enduring popularity among air forces globally attests to its status as a versatile and reliable platform that equips pilots with the skills and knowledge they need for success in the complex and dynamic world of military aviation.

About it´s features:

• Highly detailed custom model made with 4K Substance Painter PBR textures
• Many Brazilian Airforce Liveries with interior cockpit texts in Portuguese
• 1 RAF Livery with interior cockpit texts all in English
• 1 Livery for Angolan Air Force.
• Animated canopy and lock
• Simple Auto pilot added.
• Interior lights are dimmable
• Heat blur and landing effects are modeled
• Smoke effects available (The Wing Light key must be assiged to make it work).
• Circuit breakers non-functional
• 2 Seats are operational, you can fly using from any seat, Front or Back seat
• Checklist inside the Sim.

DISCLAIMER:

• Set the Flight Model to MODERN, in General Options Configuration Menu / Flight Model, to make all the systems works correctly and avoid problems like STATIC AIRCRAFT even at Full Throtlle.
• To activate the autopilot function use one switched a the right side on audio Switches available).
• The GPS will work only in PC if the PMS50 GPS (pms50.com) addon is installed. the GPS is not available to XBox unfortunately yet.
• This is not meant to be a study-level aircraft, since its a military aircraft and many systems operations are confidential.
• We managed to get the most accurate physics, systems and close as possible to the real aircraft's performance limited by the documentation available.
• To Activate the smoke, please assing one key to the WING LIGHTS at the configuration menu.