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Juniaer T-27 Tucano – A popular Brazilian turbo-prop trainer

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In the early 1980s, the Brazilian airplane manufacturer Embraer developed the T-27 Tucano as a basic, two-seat military trainer for the Brazilian Air Force. The trainer airplane was so well received that many other air forces around the world (including the USAF) adopted the Tucano as a turbo-prop trainer and light attack aircraft.

Several Junaier Tucanos have placed well at various RC scale events and competitions. The Tucano features an all fiberglass...

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