 
T1 - ZF240 - No.3 FTS, RAF Cranwell
Flaps down and prop spinning slowly as this T1 comes in
to land at RAF Cranwell in Lincolnshire. Note the engine
exhaust pipes behind the nose wheel.
TYPE
tandem two seat basic trainer aircraft
MANUFACTURER
Shorts (Northern Ireland) - Embraer (Brazil)
ENGINE
single Garrett TPE331-12B single shaft turboprop 1,100
s.h.p.
DIMENSIONS
- span : 37'(11.28m)
- length : 32'4"(9.68m)
- height : 11'2"(3.40m)
- wing area : 208sqft(19.33m²)
WEIGHTS
- empty : 4,447lb(2,017kg)
- maximum : 6,393lb(2,900kg)
- weapons-configured : 7,716lb(3,500kg)
PERFORMANCE
- max speed at 10,000' : 315mph(507km/h)
- normal cruise : 276mph(448km/h)
- ceiling : 35,000ft(10,700m)
- range : 1,035miles(1665km)
- with external fuel : 2,061miles(3,317km)
FIRST FLIGHT
- Brazilian prototype : 14th Feb 1986
- Shorts built : 30th December 1986
WEAPONS
export version has provision for up to 1,000lbs (454kg)
of various weapons on four underwing hardpoints.
NOTES
The RAF version of the Tucano is derived from the EMB-312,
designated S312, having a more powerful engine, stronger
structure and revised cockpit layout. This includes
VHF, UHF and TACAN, and is designed to allow rapid transition
to the Hawk jet trainer. 130
have been ordered for the RAF, the last of these was
delivered in January 1993. Used by CFS at Scampton,
3 FTS at Cranwell, 7 FTS Linton-on-Ouse, 6 FTS at Finningley.
ROLE
Replaces the ageing Jet Provost
as the initial training aircraft for RAF fighter pilots,
who will progress to the Hawk which possesses a similar
cockpit arrangement. Though it lacks the Provost's speed,
it's rate of climb and overall performance is similar,
and is much cheaper to run. It is stressed to +6g /
-3g with excellent spinning characteristics, and is
capable of impressive aerobatic displays.
T1 - ZF344 - No.3 FTS, RAF Cranwell
Note the similarity in cockpit configuration to the
BAe Hawk, the next step after
the Tucano for the prospective fast jet pilot, unlike
the old side-by-side Jet Provost.
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