Although the EMB 314 Super Tucano was launched back in 2003, it is only now that there is a serious buzz around this model. It has been actively contracted by defense departments of various countries, and the developer is promoting the aircraft for anti-drone operations. There are proposals to purchase them for the Ukrainian Air Force as well .

The Tukan's arsenal includes a pair of 12.7 mm machine guns with a rate of fire of 1,100 rounds per minute. If necessary, additional weapons can be installed under the wings.

How the quarrel between the US and Brazil led to the emergence of "supertukans", what are their features and how they can be as effective as the F-16 in protecting our skies – in the review LIGA.net .

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