| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | 5523 |
| Military Code: | 23 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | AMX International AMX/A-1 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | AMX International AMX/A-1 |
| Aircraft Version: | AMX International A-1AM |
| C/n (msn): | BX024 |
| Operator Titles: | Brazil - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 1°/10°GAv |
| Location | |
|---|---|
| City / Airport: | Natal - Augusto SeveroMap |
| Country: | Brazil |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: SBNT IATA: NAT Local: - Other: - |
| Event: | CRUZEX 2024 |
| Photo Date: | 4 November 2024 |
| Photo by: | Adrian Romang |
| Photo ID: | 746828 |
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In total, the Brazilian AF received 56 AMX ground attack aircraft as from 1989. They were all manufactured locally and designated the A-1A (single seat version), of which Brazil got 45, while the dual seater became the A-1B (11 units delivered). In the early 2000's, Embraer was tasked with an upgrade program, eventually leading to at least 11 airframes being modified to A-1AM (nine airframes) and A-1BM (two aircraft). The fate of the AMX in Brazil is sealed, the remaining aircraft will be retired by 2025. Note the Litening pod under the fuselage of 5523, operated by the "Poker" squadron. This photo is copyright © Adrian Romang, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 9 November 2024, and has since been viewed 234 times. |