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MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the propeller trainers category.
01 / Overview
Embraer EMB-312 Tucano
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1980–2023
Quantity
650
Unit Price (current)
$1.2M↗ 24% inflation · 2020→2025
Original Price
$1.0M (2020)
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
PROPELLER TRAINERS · COLD WAR
2
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
94
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
$1.2M
Original: $1.0M (2020)
Inflation: +%24
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the propeller trainers category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General5MOD.5
- First Flight1980
- Service Entry Year1983
- Crew (seats)2
- Trainer TypeBasic/Advanced Trainer
- In ServiceYes
◈Powerplant2MOD.2
- Engine TypeTurboprop
- Power (turboprop)1,100 kW
▣Performance7MOD.7
- Top Speed520 km/h
- Cruise Speed440 km/h
- Service Ceiling30,000 m
- Range1,500 km
- Rate of Climb2,700 m/s
- G-Limit7
- Endurance5
◇Training Features6MOD.6
- Cockpit ConfigurationTandem
- Glass CockpitNo
- Embedded SimulationNo
- Light Attack CapableYes
- Hardpoints4
- Ejection SeatsYes
◆Dimensions4MOD.4
- Length9.86 m
- Wingspan11.14 m
- Height3.4 m
- Max Takeoff Weight3,175 kg
▤Production3MOD.3
- Total Built650
- Unit Cost1,000,000 USD
- Operators15
⬢Service History3MOD.3
- Production Start1980
- Production End2023
- Operational StatusActive
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1980Production started
- 1984Entered service
- 2023Production ended
46
years in service
43
years in production
650
units produced
5
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it. 7 countries retired it.
04 / Variants
▚ WEAPON FAMILY
05 / Operators
Operator Countries12country
06 / MASS Score
PROPELLER TRAINERS RANKING Propeller Trainers · Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
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ⓘ Rankings are within thePropeller Trainerscategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE1terms
A dual-role capability enabling jet trainers to conduct limited combat operations with light ordnance while primarily serving pilot training functions.
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