The T-25 Universal is a rugged trainer of Brazilian origin, 1862 is seen here parked under the sunsheds at the home of the Air Force Academy, Pirassununga.

Under maintenance, the cockpit and engine area covered by a parachute, Neiva Universal 1847 is seen here inside one of the large hangars at Pirassununga, the home of the Brazilian air force academy.

One of the oldest Neiva Universals still in service at the time, msn 003 with Brazilian air force serial 1833 receiving some TLC inside the hangar of Pirassununga.

Work to be done on this Neiva Universal, with a parachute covering the nose and cockpit area, from which the engine has been removed.

One of many Neiva Universal trainers operated by the Brazilian air force academy, 1850 is seen here parked under the sunsheds at this sprawling air base.

One of many Neiva Universal trainers operated by the Brazilian air force academy, 1951 is seen here parked under the sunsheds at this sprawling air base.

Waiting inside the huge hangar for its next flight, Neiva Universal 1945 is one of many operated by the Brazilian air force academy.

Neiva T-25 Universal FAB-506 is operated by Grupo Aéreo de Entrenamiento 21, part of the Colegio Militar de Aviación (COLMILAV) which is based at El Trompillo. Former 1840 with the Brazilian Air Force.

Neiva T-25 Universal FAB-504 is operated by Grupo Aéreo de Entrenamiento 21, part of the Colegio Militar de Aviación (COLMILAV) which is based at El Trompillo. Former 1922 with Brazilian AF

Neiva T-25 Universal FAB-502 is operated by Grupo Aéreo de Entrenamiento 21, part of the Colegio Militar de Aviación (COLMILAV) which is based at El Trompillo.

This picture was salvaged from a discolored copy slide. Prototype of the T-25 Universal, later designated XT-25. Picture is taken as some aviation fair in the Rio de de Janeiro city. I have been unable to find a date or the exact location. Any help is appreciated.

The Universal was designed in 1963 as a new primary trainer for the FAB to replace the T-6 Texan and Fokker S-11/S-12. This is the prototype, at one time registered PP-ZTW and first flown on 29 April 1966. An initial order for 150 T-25s was increased in 1978 by an additional 28. A further development designated the YT-25B Universal II flew in 1978 but was not put into production. The T-25 was also used for counter-insurgency work and although replaced by the Tucano in both the advanced training and attack roles, it is still used as a primary and basic trainer.

Still reported in service with the Academia da Força Aérea in October 2021