The Embraer EMB 110 Bandeirante (English: pioneer ) is a Brazilian twin- turboprop light transport aircraft designed by Embraer for military and civil use.
68-681: The EMB 110 was designed by the French engineer Max Holste ; it had been designed in line with specifications issued by the Brazilian Ministry of Aeronautics in 1965. The goal was to create a general purpose aircraft, suitable for both civilian and military roles with a low operational cost and high reliability. On 26 October 1968, the YV-95 prototype performed its maiden flight ; an additional two EMB 110 development aircraft would follow along with an initial order for 80 transport aircraft for
136-618: A PBY Catalina and a Lockheed Hudson , and an American PBM Mariner attacked the U-boat. The Catalina, named Ärará , was captained by 2nd Lt. Alberto M. Torres, and hit U-199 with depth charges , sinking her. Forty-nine of the crew were killed, although twelve Germans managed to escape, including the captain. This was possible due to the Catalina's crew, who threw a lifeboat to the survivors. "1st Fighter Group", which saw action in Italy,
204-734: A crash, of which he was killed. Ricardo Kirk was the first Brazilian Military Aviator. In 1891 he entered the Military Academy and was commissioned an ensign in November, 1893 and to first-lieutenant in March, 1898 and posthumously to captain in 1915. Although the two sides in struggle had few airplanes during the Constitutionalist Revolution of 1932, aviation made a big impact during the conflict. The federal government had approximately 58 aircraft divided between
272-520: A day. On 22 April 1945, the three remaining flights took off at 5-minute intervals, starting at 8:30 AM, to destroy bridges, barges, and motorized vehicles in the San Benedetto region. At 10:00 AM, a flight took off for an armed reconnaissance mission south of Mantua . They destroyed more than 80 tanks, trucks, and vehicles. By the end of the day, the group had flown 44 individual missions and destroyed hundreds of vehicles and barges. On this day
340-739: A group of 40 rebels from the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia ), which had seized a Brazilian military detachment. In October, 2002, the Brazilian Air Force used its A-1 AMX fighter bombers to destroy clandestine airstrips used by the narcotics traffickers in the interior of the Amazon rainforest near the border with Suriname. The operation also had support from the Brazilian Army and Brazilian Federal Police with many drug dealers being arrested as
408-548: A high-wing radial-engined utility aircraft, which became the Broussard . The company had good sales of the Broussard , due to high demand from the French military during the Algerian War ; this government demand effectively prevented export of the aircraft. Holste planned to improve the design, first as a twin-piston, then as a twin-turbine version, but too late: the company had been complacent with initial high demand for
476-619: A landing at Brasilia International Airport at 10:12 pm. On June 3, 1982, two F-5E Tiger II fighters from the 1st Fighter Aviation Group, based at the Santa Cruz Air Force Base - Rio de Janeiro, intercepted an Avro Vulcan Royal Air Force that had technical problems when returning from a mission during the Falklands War in the South Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Rio de Janeiro. The aircraft
544-602: A mechanic. The first aerial activity occurred only on January 4, 1915, when a training flight followed the course of the Iguaçú River to the Timbo River. The first official mission took place on January 19 and the duration of the flight was just over an hour. The following week, on February 25, 1915, a Morane-Saulnier had an accident. During a test flight in the vicinity of the field, the engine stopped and aircraft crashed with total loss, pilot survived. March 1, 1915
612-634: A much higher percentage of the total destruction wrought: After the war, the FAB began flying the British Gloster Meteor jet fighter . The jets were purchased from the British for 15,000 tons of crude cotton , as Brazil had no foreign currency reserves to spare. The jet was operated by the FAB until the mid-1960s, when it was replaced by the F-80C and TF-33A , which were later replaced by
680-480: A propaganda weapon, dropping leaflets on enemy cities and into rebel concentration camps. For the use of aerial means, General Góis Monteiro had in his Staff of two advisers, Captains Vasco Alves Secco and Carlos Pfaltzgraff Brazil. Major Eduardo Gomes , commander of the Joint Aviation Group, who since the outbreak of hostilities had coordinated the employment of his unit and the reinforcements of
748-588: A result. The AMX Bomber/Fighter was the primary plane used. On November 21, 2008, F-5E Tiger II fighter jets from the 1st Fighter Aviation Group based at the Santa Cruz Air Force Base intercepted a civilian cargo Douglas DC-8 from a private company in Ghana as it entered the Brazilian airspace, off the coast of Cabo Frio , littoral of Rio de Janeiro. The aircraft was escorted by the Brazilian F-5s to
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#1732787258541816-500: A service ceiling of 21,500 feet (6,600 m). During the 1970s, Embraer opted to build on the success of the EMB 110 by designing an enlarged derivative of the aircraft, designated as the EMB 120 Brasilia ; beyond being large enough to accommodate up to 30 passengers, it was also faster and furnished with a pressurized cabin . All further development of the EMB 110 was halted by Embraer during
884-615: A star. He fulfilled a government requirement as lead designer on the Bandeirante project, which first flew four years later. Unhappy, he formed his own company, and lived in neighbouring countries for the following years. Ruined again, recently divorced, and not on speaking terms with his children, he returned to France with a South American nurse in 1995, aged 82. He initially settled at Bormes-les-Mimosas , near his first wife Paule, then at Hyères ; Paule described him as having 'a difficult character'. He died in anonymity in 1998 and
952-429: A total of 110,000 project hours had been worked, producing 12,000 manufacturing drawings, supported by 22,000 hours of structural and aerodynamic calculations; an estimated 282,000 hours of aircraft manufacturing and tooling has also been expended. The prototype was officially presented before various civil and military officials along with members of the press at an event held four days later, during which its maiden flight
1020-704: Is the largest air force in the Southern Hemisphere and the second largest in the Americas after the United States Air Force . The Contestado War was the first conflict in which Brazilian military aviation was employed. On September 19, 1914, taking advantage of a special train driving troops, three aircraft were boarded: a Morane-Saulnier biplane, a Morane-Saulnier monoplane and a Blitzer SIT biplane. The train continued from Rio de Janeiro passing through São Paulo where it would reach
1088-523: The Brazilian Air Force in the following year. Type certification was received from the Brazilian aviation authorities in late 1972, permitting its entry to service in April 1973 with the Brazilian airline company Transbrasil . Various customers in both the military and civilian sectors opted to procure the EMB 110 during its 22-year production run. Over one hundred examples would serve with
1156-464: The Broussard but sales fell as it became outdated. Holste was ruined, and his factory taken over by his associate and WWII ace Pierre Clostermann with capital from Cessna , and renamed Reims Aviation. The new design eventually became the Nord 262 . Holste left France for Brazil in 1964, having contacts there from Broussard sales visits. Brazil's nascent aviation industry welcomed the designer as
1224-781: The Cold War , the then Brazilian military government was aligned with the United States and NATO . This meant that the Northrop F-5 could be bought cheaply from the United States, which called this jet the "Freedom Fighter". Many other countries, such as Mexico , also benefited from this policy. But Brazil did not buy the F-5A Freedom Fighter, instead buying the F-5 Tiger II years later. In
1292-601: The Galeão Air Force Base . On 3 June 2009, two Brazilian Air Force A-29 Super Tucanos , guided by an Embraer R-99 , intercepted a Cessna U206G engaged in drug trafficking activities. Inbound from Bolivia, the Cessna was intercepted in the region of Alta Floresta d'Oeste , and after exhausting all procedures, one of the Super Tucanos fired a warning shot from its 12.7 mm machine guns, after which
1360-547: The MB-326 , Mirage III and Northrop F-5 jets. During events involving the Lobster War, between 1961 and 1964, the Brazilian Air Force played an important role in monitoring and patrolling the large area of litigation with France, making its B-17 squadrons available for observation and photo-reconnaissance of French vessels close to Brazilian coast, in addition to using its most modern anti-submarine warfare means, such as
1428-666: The Olympic Games Rio 2016 , there will be over 15,000 military and 80 aircraft involved in the Olympics. To defense missions and aerial patrol 32 fighters ( Northrop F-5M and A-29 Super Tucano ), for aerial warning missions 2 radar aircraft ( Embraer R-99 ), surveillance missions 3 Unmanned aircraft ( Hermes 450 and Hermes 900 ), for maritime patrol missions 1 ( P-3 Orion ), for logistical support missions ( Boeing C-767 , C-130 and C-295 ), 15 helicopters ( Mil Mi-35 , UH-60 Black Hawk and EC-725 ). Between 2004 and 2017,
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#17327872585411496-519: The S-2 Tracker and P-2V Neptune . Having been given authority over all national military aircraft since 1941, from her commissioning in 1961 to 1999 the Brazilian Air Force flew the S-2 Trackers of the aircraft carrier Minas Gerais while from 1965 naval aviation flew its own helicopters. Now naval aviation is also authorized to fly its own fixed wing carrier based aircraft. During
1564-576: The U.S. Fifth Army started its offensive along the Po Valley . By then, the strength of the Group had fallen to 25 pilots, some having been killed and others shot down and captured. Some others had been relieved from operations on medical grounds due to combat fatigue . The Group disbanded the Yellow flight and distributed the surviving pilots among the other flights. Each pilot flew on average two missions
1632-415: The 1980s in order to concentrate its resources on the further development and production of the newer EMB 120 instead. Between 1968 and 1990, Embraer constructed a total of 494 aircraft in numerous configurations for a variety of roles. The passenger model first flew on 9 August 1972 and entered commercial service on 16 April 1973 with the now defunct Brazilian airline company Transbrasil . On 8 July 1985,
1700-675: The Air" ( "Uma premente necessidade: o Ministério do Ar" ). Two years later the French Military Mission, working for the Brazilian Army, made the first steps to organize a national air arm. The idea got more support when a group of Brazilian airmen came from Italy in 1934 and explained the advantages of having a military aviation unified. Also, the Spanish Revolution and the first movements of World War II at
1768-803: The Allied war effort in World War II , especially as part of the Brazilian Expeditionary Force on the Italian front . From mid-1942 until the end of the war, the FAB also patrolled the Atlantic. On 31 July 1943 it claimed the German submarine U-199 , which was located on the surface, off Rio de Janeiro , at 23°54′S 42°54′W / 23.900°S 42.900°W / -23.900; -42.900 . Two Brazilian aircraft,
1836-514: The Brazilian Air Force showed its ability to guarantee Brazilian sovereignty. In the midst of the Falklands War , on a rainy Good Friday night, the radar system detected a lyushin II-62M , registration number CU-T1225, Soviet-made and belonging to Cubana, a Cuban state company about 300 km away from Brasilia. Two F-103E Mirage III fighters from the 1st Air Defense Group (1st GDA), based at Anápolis Air Base, took off at around 9:00 pm to carry out
1904-814: The Brazilian Air Force was reportedly operating 48 EMB 110s. In 2020, 39 Bandeirantes were still in airline service with 15 operators, 31 in North/South America, 1 in Africa and 7 in Asia Pacific & Middle East. The main operators are: Data from Jane's All The World's Aircraft 1988–89 General characteristics Performance Related development Aircraft of comparable role, configuration, and era Max Holste Max Holste (13 September 1913 in Nice – 19 August 1998 in Toulon )
1972-407: The Brazilian Air Force, who would modernise numerous examples during the twenty-first century to permit their continued operation. The EMB 110, being customisable to suit various roles and operator requirements, was adapted for various specialist roles, including aerial observation , maritime patrol , and search and rescue missions. During the 1970s, Embraer opted to design an enlarged derivative of
2040-933: The Constitutionalist Aviation Group. The establishment of the United Kingdom 's Royal Air Force in April 1918, and the creation of the Italian Air Force ( Regia Aeronautica ) and the French Air Force during the 1920s drove the idea of uniting Brazilian air power under the same organization. Together with these events the Brazilian strategists were also influenced by the theories of Giulio Douhet , Billy Mitchell and Hugh Montague Trenchard . The first public manifest to create an integrated military air service came up in 1928 when an army Major called Lysias Rodrigues wrote an article called "An urgent need: The Ministry of
2108-521: The EMB 110 having been superseded by the Embraer EMB 120 Brasilia , a derived successor. During February 1973, deliveries of the type commenced to the Brazilian Air Force. A pair of EMB 111A Patrulha maritime patrol aircraft were leased to the Argentine Navy during the Falklands War , acting as a stop-gap measure between the retirement of the service's last Lockheed SP-2H Neptune and
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2176-436: The EMB 110, designated as the EMB 120 Brasilia ; being faster, outfitted with a pressurized cabin , and able to accommodate up to 30 passengers, Embraer opted to concentrate its resources on the new aircraft. As a result, production of the EMB 110 was terminated during 1990. The origins of the EMB 110 Bandeirante can be traced back to the issuing of a directive by the Brazilian Ministry of Aeronautics in 1965; this called for
2244-630: The FAB worked on the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH) supporting the United Nations force (a joint Brazilian, Uruguayan , Chilean and Argentine force) deployed there. In November 2017, while searching for the missing Argentine Submarine ARA San Juan , the Brazilian Air Force sent a C-295M search and rescue aircraft and a P-3AM Orion anti-submarine warfare aircraft to assist in
2312-515: The FAB. Working with Italian corporations, it developed the new AMX attack aircraft (known locally as the A-1) which makes up the backbone of the FAB's attack force. The successful Tucano T-27 trainer and the new A-29 light attack aircraft are also Embraer types used extensively by the FAB. During Operation Traira , in February 1991, six AT-27 Tucanos were used for close air support against
2380-775: The Military Aviation School, was designated, on September 16, Commander of the Air Units of the Army Detachment of the East. On September 6, Major Ajalmar Vieira Mascarenhas was appointed Commander of the Air Units of the Detachment of the Southern Army. The Navy's aircraft were under the direct operational control of the naval authorities, operating in support of the surface ships deployed near
2448-697: The Navy and the Army. On the other hand, the Paulistas had only two Potez 25 and two Waco planes, in addition to a small number of tourist planes. At the end of July, the rebel government obtained another plane, brought by Lieutenant Artur Mota Lima, who defected from Campo dos Afonsos, Rio de Janeiro . The "reds", as the federal government planes were known, not only acted on the lines of combat, but also were used to bombard several cities of São Paulo, among them Campinas, where they caused great damage. They also served as
2516-1122: The Operation Agata 4, the Brazilian Air Force used two A-29 Super Tucano to destroy a clandestine runway used by drug traffickers within the Amazon rainforest. In 2011–2013, Operation Agatha marks the start of a new decade of the twenty-first century with the consolidation of the Amazon Surveillance System (SIVAM), an intricate network of radars, meteorological sensors, digital satellite communications, and advanced air-traffic-control software, among other technological advances available to Brazilian Military personnel. The Brazilian Air Force (FAB), which deployed new tactics and methods of fighting using RQ-450 remote-controlled aircraft . Operating in conjunction with sophisticated E-99 Guardian planes , they will locate objectives for A-29 Super Tucano fighters flying in darkness. Northrop F-5EM fighters, responsible for providing air superiority. In July 2016, Defense Aerospace Brazilian command displays participation of Brazilian Air Force at
2584-722: The São Paulo – Rio Grande railway to the station of União da Vitória. Along the way, sparks shot through the locomotive, hitting a gallon of gasoline in one of the wagons carrying the dismantled aircraft. The fire spread, much like the planes. After the crash, only the Morane-Saulnier remained in flying condition. In the conflict zone, he coordinated the construction of runways and hangars to be used in União da Vitória, Canoinhas and Rio Negro. Then, two Morane-Saulnier and special ammunition were brought from Rio de Janeiro, as well as
2652-745: The US to convert to the Republic P-47D Thunderbolt . On September 19, 1944, the 1º GAVCA left for Italy, arriving at Livorno on October 6. It became part of the 350th Fighter Group of the USAAF , which in turn was part of the 62nd Fighter Wing , XXII Tactical Air Command , of the 12th Air Force . The Brazilian pilots initially flew from 31 October 1944, as individual elements of flights attached to 350th FG squadrons, at first in affiliation flights and progressively taking part in more dangerous missions. Less than two weeks later, on November 11,
2720-428: The aircraft followed the Super Tucanos to Cacoal airport. In 2010, the FAB worked on the Search & Rescue mission of Air France Flight 447 . The Brazilian Air Force has started a search and rescue from the Brazilian archipelago of Fernando de Noronha, sending eight planes to search a stretch bounded by the coastal cities of Recife , Natal and the archipelago of Fernando de Noronha. On March 12, 2012, during
2788-579: The city of Colares , Pará State. The objects observed in the military records received the nickname of luminous bodies and were associated with phenomena reported by residents and authorities, reported by the local press, which reported alleged attacks on the civilian population. The operation was terminated after 4 months, and other related missions were carried out during 1978 by the National Intelligence Service . The Operation's documentary collection comprises hundreds of pages of documents, such as reports, photographic images and footage. On April 9, 1982,
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2856-419: The detection of radar echoes at radial 270 of its VOR, prompting the air base to also be put on alert. During the events of that night, 2 Northrop F-5 and 3 Dassault Mirage III fighters were activated in an attempt to intercept dozens of UFOs over the four Brazilian states. The Minister of the Air Force, Brigadier Lt. of the Air Octávio Júlio Moreira Lima granted a press conference on the 23rd of May along with
2924-400: The end of the thirties showed the importance of Air power for military strategies. One of the main supporters of the plan to create an independent air arm was the then-president Getúlio Vargas . He organized a study group early in 1940 and the whole structure of the Ministry of Aeronautics ( Ministério da Aeronáutica ) was established the end of that year. This new governmental agency
2992-406: The existing airport infrastructure of the country at that time. The resulting specification that had been generated under the IPD-6504 programme would greatly shape the future aircraft. Early work on what would become the EMB 110 actually predates the establishment of its manufacturer, Embraer , which was founded in August 1969. The lead designer was the French engineer Max Holste. Construction of
3060-413: The fighter pilots, confirming the events of the 19th and stating, "It's not about believing or not [in aliens]. We can only give out technical information . There are several hypotheses. Technically, I'd tell you gentlemen that we have no explanation." The Embraer ( Empresa Brasileira de Aeronáutica , Brazilian Aeronautic Co.) company has its origins as an enterprise directly managed and sponsored by
3128-399: The first aircraft to be operated by the Irish budget airline Ryanair in 1985 was 15-seat EMB 110; the airline continued to operate the type up until 1989. By October 2018, 50 years after its first flight and 498 deliveries, about 150 EMB 110s were still operating at airlines, air taxis , government entities, and air forces around the world. Production of the type came to an end in 1990,
3196-460: The group flew the most sorties of the war; consequently, Brazil commemorates April 22 Brazilian Fighter Arm Day. In all, the 1 GAVCA flew a total of 445 missions, 2,550 individual sorties, and 5,465 combat flight hours, from 11 November 1944 to 6 May 1945. The XXII Tactical Air Command acknowledged the efficiency of the Group by noting that although it flew only 5% of the total of missions carried out by all squadrons under its control, it accomplished
3264-420: The group started its own operations flying from its base at Tarquinia , using its tactical callsign Jambock . Brazilian Air Force stars replaced the white U.S. star in the roundel on the FAB Thunderbolts. The 1 GAVCA started its fighting career as a fighter-bomber unit, its missions being armed reconnaissance and interdiction , in support of the US Fifth Army, to which the FEB was attached. On April 16, 1945,
3332-504: The international search effort. In January 2021, in the middle of the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic , the Brazilian city of Manaus , located in the interior of the amazon rainforest, was left with an overburdened medical service needing medical supplies and transferring patients, a major operation was set up by Brazilian air force, mobilizing all its available transport aviation, aircraft C-130 , KC-390 , C-97 Brasilia , C-95M Bandeirantes , CASA C-105 and C-99 were deployed for
3400-419: The introduction of modified Lockheed L-188 Electras . On 15 December 2010, the Brazilian Air Force flew its first upgraded EMB 110, which had been equipped with modern avionics equipment. Designated as C/P-95 , the aircraft has had several new systems installed by Israeli firm Elbit Systems ' Brazilian subsidiary, Aeroeletronica . At the time, the Brazilian Air Force had an active fleet of 96 EMB 110s. In 2017,
3468-426: The largest aeromedical evacuation operation in Brazilian aviation military history. In October 2023, during the Israel-Hamas war , the Brazilian Air Force together with the Brazilian government mounted its largest repatriation operation of nationals in a conflict zone in history, employing 6 aircraft (2 Airbus A330 MRTT , 2 Embraer C-390 Millennium and 2 Embraer Lineage 1000 ) to rescue more than 2,700 people from
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#17327872585413536-438: The middle of the Cold War , between 1970 and 1974, the Brazilian Air Force used its attack aircraft to bomb camps of internal Maoist guerrilla groups in the regions of the Vale do Ribeira and in the Araguaia River , attacking targets inside the jungles, using NA T-6 attack planes and B-26 Invader bombers armed with napalm . In 1977 the Brazilian Air Force conducted Operation Saucer regarding alleged UFO sightings in
3604-432: The mission to protect Brazilian airspace. Under the guidance of the ground control, the two F-103Es positioned themselves next to the Cuban invader. It was then that, from the Military Operations Center, Major José Orlando Bellon said on the radio, in English: “You were intercepted. There are two combat aircraft at your side. The order is to land in Brasilia immediately ”. Under the surveillance of Brazilian fighters, they made
3672-458: The port of Santos, to effect a naval blockade and also in support of the Naval Flotilla of Mato Grosso, based in Ladário. They also participated in operations with Military Aviation in the Paraíba Valley and on the southern front, in escort and observation missions. The Air Force of São Paulo was under the overall command of Major Ivo Borges, Commander of the Aviation Units of the Constitutionalist Aviation, and Major Lysias A. Rodrigues, Commander of
3740-411: The production of a transport aircraft for both civilian and military operations that would be reliable and possess low operating costs. It was to be equipped with turboprop engines, a low-mounted wing, and have sufficient capacity to accommodate eight personnel; these stipulations had been drawn from a study of Brazilian commercial air traffic, and aimed to produce an aircraft that would be well suited to
3808-562: The programme was bolstered by the Brazilian Air Force (FAB) deciding to issue Embraer with an initial order for 80 production aircraft. Near the end of 1972, the Bandeirante received its Brazilian airworthiness certificate . On 9 February 1973, the first delivery was made to FAB. In a typical configuration, the EMB 110 seated between 15 and 21 passengers, and was flown by a pair of pilots. Various configurations and customisations were possible in order to suit customers' diverse requirements and operating conditions. The EMB 110P1A/41 model, which
3876-534: The prototype was supervised by the Brazilian aeronautical engineer Ozires Silva, who would also play a key role in founding and running of Embraer. The company was created to undertake the aircraft's commercialisation and serial production. On 26 October 1968, the first prototype, carrying the military designation YC-95 , performed its maiden flight from São José dos Campos Airport . Piloted by José Mariotto Ferreira and accompanied by flight engineer Michel Cury, it landed after roughly 50 minutes. Prior to this point,
3944-429: The third prototype followed on 29 June 1970. While these prototypes yielded positive test results, it was recognised that market conditions had shifted to the point where an eight-seat aircraft appeared to be less viable than it had previously appeared; thus, it was decided to quickly redesign the EMB 100 into the EMB 110 Bandeirante , which featured several technological advances along with greater capacity. In May 1970,
4012-415: Was Alberto M. Torres, who had piloted a PBY Catalina that had sunk U-199 , operating off the Brazilian coast. The group trained for combat in Panama , where 2º Ten.-Av. (Aviation Second Lieutenant) Dante Isidoro Gastaldoni was killed in a training accident. On May 11, 1944, the group was declared operational and became active in the air defense of the Panama Canal Zone. On June 22, the 1º GAVCA traveled to
4080-474: Was a French aeronautical engineer and founder of an aircraft manufacturer company of the same name in Reims , France (now Reims Aviation ). His company developed and produced many civil and military piston engine aircraft, including the famous MH-1521 Broussard . He was also one of the lead engineers of the Embraer Bandeirante project. One of Holste's aircraft early designs, the MH52, fared well in competitions; based on this success, Holste designed
4148-424: Was buried in Hyères ; reportedly no-one attended his burial. In 2016 a commemorative service was held at Holste's grave in his honour. [REDACTED] Media related to Max Holste at Wikimedia Commons Brazilian Air Force The Brazilian Air Force ( Portuguese : Força Aérea Brasileira , FAB ) is the air branch of the Brazilian Armed Forces and one of the three national uniformed services. The FAB
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#17327872585414216-431: Was formed on December 18, 1943. Its commanding officer was Aviation Lt.Col. Nero Moura. The group had 350 men, including 43 pilots. The group was divided into four flights: Red ("A"), Yellow ("B"), Blue ("C"), and Green ("D"). The CO of the group and some officers were not attached to any specific flight. Unlike the BEF's Army component, the 1º GAVCA had personnel who were experienced Brazilian Air Force pilots. One of them
4284-480: Was formed when the Army and Navy air branches were merged into a single military force initially called "National Air Forces" in 1941. Both air branches transferred their equipments, installations and personnel to the new force. According to Flight International ( Flightglobal.com ) and the International Institute for Strategic Studies , the Brazilian Air Force has an active strength of 80,937 military personnel and operates around 715 aircraft. The Brazilian Air Force
4352-479: Was furnished with seats for 18 passengers, had a length of 15.1 metres (50 ft), a height of 4.92 metres (16.1 ft), and a wingspan of 15.33 metres (50.3 ft). It has a maximum cruising speed of 411 km/h (222 kn), while its more economical cruising speed was 341 km/h (184 kn), at which speed an effective range of 1,964 km (1,060 nmi) can be achieved even while retaining reserve fuels for another 45 minutes of flight. The EMB 110 has
4420-410: Was repeated. The positive performance of the prototype led to production of the aircraft, and thus the establishment of Embraer, being approved in mid-1969; the newly created company would assume responsibility for its production on 2 January 1970. An additional pair of prototypes were constructed, which were designated EMB 100 . On 19 October 1969, the second prototype performed its first flight, while
4488-585: Was responsible for the all aspects of the civil and military aviation including infrastructure, regulation and organization. Formally, the Ministry of Aeronautics was founded on January 20, 1941, and so its military branch called "National Air Forces", changed to "Brazilian Air Force" ( Força Aérea Brasileira – FAB ) on May, 22. The Army ( Aviação Militar ) and Navy ( Aviação Naval ) air branches were extinguished and all personnel, aircraft, installations and other related equipment were transferred to FAB. The Brazilian Air force made important contributions to
4556-424: Was temporarily detained in Brazil. On May 19, 1986, a series of radar and visual contacts with unidentified flying objects (UFOs) took place across the Brazilian states of São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Minas Gerais and Goiás, the Santa Cruz Air Force Base was put on alert due to the presence of several unidentified radar plots around São José dos Campos. Around half an hour later, Anápolis Air Force Base reports
4624-418: Was the scheduled date for a heavy attack on the rebels. The mission was to fly over the Valley of Santa Maria, to launch bombs on the rebels' stronghold, and to observe and direct the shots of the artillery and the advance of the infantry. Two Morane-Saulnier aircraft took off, but the attack was canceled due to adverse weather conditions, for the aircraft piloted by then lieutenant-aviator Ricardo Kirk suffered
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