| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | G-BTUC |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Embraer EMB-312 Tucano |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Embraer EMB-312 Tucano |
| Aircraft Version: | Embraer EMB-312 Tucano |
| C/n (msn): | 312007 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force / Shorts |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | Long Kesh (closed)Map |
| Region / Country: | Northern Ireland, United Kingdom |
| Airport Codes: | None |
| Collection: | Ulster Aviation Society Collection |
| Photo Date: | 11 August 2023 |
| Photo by: | Wim Sonneveld |
| Photo ID: | 796904 |
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The first flight of the prototype EMB-312G2 G-BTUC, which was furnished with a four-bladed Hartzell propeller and the Garrett TPE331-10 engine, took place in Brazil on 14 February 1986. Shortly afterwards, this aircraft was disassembled and airlifted to Short's Belfast facility on 29 March 1986, where it was reassembled and returned to the skies. The TPE331-12B engine was installed later. Over all, the Short Tucano's engine was more powerful and a bit noisier than the Embraer version with the PT-6A engine. This photo is copyright © Wim Sonneveld, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 8 April 2025, and has since been viewed 108 times. |