How much does a A-29 Super Tucano cost?
The US Ambassador to Nigeria, Mary Leonard, has said the six A-29 Super Tucano jets which recently arrived in Nigeria cost almost $500m. A statement by the United States Africa Command Public Affairs said she spoke on Tuesday at the induction of the jets the Nigerian Air Force’s fleet.
How many Super Tucano does Nigeria have?
The Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, disclosed this on Monday when he featured on a phone-in programme of TV Continental, “This Morning,” monitored by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN). “All the 12 Super Tucano fighter jets have been received.
What is an A-29 Super Tucano?
(Reuters) – The administration of U.S. President Barack Obama is seeking to approve the sale of up to 12 A-29 Super Tucano light attack aircraft to Nigeria to help its fight against Boko Haram, the Islamist extremist group that has pledged loyalty to Islamic State. Here are some facts about the aircraft:
How much does a Super Tucano cost?
A Super Tucano operated by the Indonesian Air Force crashed on the island of Java on Feb. 10, killing two crew members and two civilians. The cause of the crash is under investigation. The Super Tucano costs more than $10 million each and the price can go much higher depending on the configuration.
Where is the Tucano plane made?
The plane is manufactured by Embraer S.A. EMBR3.SA, a Brazilian aerospace conglomerate. A second production line is in Florida, in a partnership between the privately-held, U.S.-based Sierra Nevada Corp. of Sparks, Nev., and Embraer. More than 200 Super Tucanos are operated by 10 nations, according to Embraer.
Where are the Embraer Super Tucanos made?
A second production line is in Florida, in a partnership between the privately-held, U.S.-based Sierra Nevada Corp. of Sparks, Nev., and Embraer. More than 200 Super Tucanos are operated by 10 nations, according to Embraer.