EMB-312 Tucano: Brazils turboprop success story [Paperback]

Harpia Publishing is proud to announce the launch of a new title for 2017, EMB-312 Tucano: Brazils turboprop success story, set to become the definitive English-language reference work on this revolutionary Latin American aerospace product. Written by an expert in the field, this book recounts the story of Embraers EMB-312 turboprop trainer, the first aircraft in its class to offer a cockpit and controls equivalent to its fighter contemporaries, as well enough power to match the high-speed maneuvers of comparable jet trainers.Drawing upon a cadre of authors who are experts in their field, Carrier Aviation in the 21st Century continues Harpias reputation for providing unprecedented detail and extensive technical specifications, as well as detailing the structure of all the air arms and the individual units that currently embark on board carriers. Illustrations include specially commissioned artworks and diagrams to help illustrate how carrier air power remains an essential element of modern warfare.The story of Embraers EMB-312 turboprop trainer, the first aircraft in its class and a market leader that was sold to 16 countries and produced under licence in the United Kingdom. Comprehensive details are provided of local and foreign service, combat operations, as well as a full inventory of EMB-312 units and insignia.Without any doubt, the story of this successful Brazilian airplane needed to be told in great detail, since only fragmentary information had been available along the years. Fortunately, the journalist Jo?o Paulo Zeitoun Moralez accepted the challenge and has authored what can be considered the definitive account about the?Tucano& In the tradition of Harpia Publishing, the book has been produced with excellent quality and is very elegant. Illuminating, informative commentary by prominent program participants add pungent perspective to details of aircraft origins and operations. And exciting, intriguing action accounts further flavor Moralez's saga... lĂ*