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Força Aérea Brasileira
FAB's new jet fighter is the F-39E (JAS39NG).
Ian French
The first operational KC-390, 2853, is seen here at Malta. Ala 2 received these machines at Anápolis in 2019.
Shaun Psaila
The Brazilian air force operates a fleet of modern aerial surveillance aircraft to patrol the vast Amazon basin and borders tracing illicit activities. Seen here is the remote sensing variant of Embraer's succesful ERJ145 jetliner the R-99 three are in use.
Chris Lofting
Another version of the ERJ145 is this E-99 AEW&C variant, serial 6700.
Ian French
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Belo Horizonte-Pampulha/C.D. de Andrade (SBBH) |
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| Comando | Grupo | Aircraft Type(s) | Name | Badge |
| Centro de Instrução e Adaptação da Aeronáutica (CIAAR)  |
C-95 |  |
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Many EMB120 Brasilias are in use as passenger transport augmenting and replacing the C-95. This one is operated by 6°ETA.
Erwin van Dijkman
Backbone of the transport fleet is the C-95. Seen here is a modernised C-95BM (EMB110K1.)
Marco van Halum
Two VH-34 Super Pumas, like 8735 seen here, were replaced by two VH-36 EC725 at VIP unit GTE.
Erwin van Dijkman
Contrary to the Super Puma, the VIP VC-1A (A319) can be seen in Europe sometimes.
Anton Homma
FAB always supports the local aircraft industry, so they obtained four U-100 (EMB505 Phenom) for VIP use by 6°ETA.
Robbert Snijders
Two VH-35 are in use with the GTE for VIPs and besides Brasilia, Congonhas' VIP terminal is a good place to catch them.
Erwin van Dijkman
After a modernisation programme the Brazilian Tigers are here to stay for a while.
Erwin van Dijkman
Another a2a shot of a Brazilian legacy jet, the A-1 AMX.
Erwin van Dijkman
Twelve medium cargo C295 were received, dubbed C-105. One suffered an accident and is stored at Surucucu.
Ian French
Besides the cargo variant, the C295 is also used in the Search and Rescue role, as SC-105.
Raymond van Dijkhuizen
The cigar shaped C-99 is used as staff transport troughout the vast country.
Ian French
The air force participated in the armed forces 50+ Airbus H225 deal. Sixteen were received, they are called H-36 in FAB.
Ian French
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Gaviao Peixoto/Embraer-Unidade Gaviao Peixoto, SP (SBGP) |
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| Comando | Grupo | Aircraft Type(s) | Name | Badge |
| Centro de Ensaios em Voo do Gripen (GFTC) |
F-39E | |
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The Neiva Universal is still going strong! They are used by the Air Force Academy, students start with 40 hours on the T-25.
Erwin van Dijkman
After the T-25, students progress to the T-27 for another 40 hours.
Erwin van Dijkman
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Guarujá/Base Aérea, SP (SBST) |
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| Comando | Grupo | Aircraft Type(s) | Name | Badge |
| Comando de Preparo (COMPREP) - Quarto Comando Aéreo Regional (IV COMAR)  |
BAST Base Aérea Guaraja |
no permanent aircraft asigned | |
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The venerable T-25 is here to stay for a while, they are being upgrade to T-25M like this 1880.
Sgto Müller, CECOMSAER
Over two dozen Caravans are used as light transports and station hacks, like this Natal based example.
Erwin van Dijkman
The famous smoke squadron 'Fumaça' now operates the A-29 Super Tucano.
Geurt van den Berg
Here we see "1" in action, eying the photographer.
Wim Sonneveld
Not often seen are the gliders used by the Air Force Academy, like this TZ-23 Super Blanik.
Wim Sonneveld
AFA uses the Embraer 201A Ipanema (or G-19A) as tug for the gliders.
Wim Sonneveld
The air force uses the Esquilo for training and liaison duties. They will be replaced by new H125s.
Ian French
Despite the local Helibras brew, Brazil is an avid user of the S-70 too. Army, Navy and FAB all use them.
Erik Sleutelberg
The Super Tucano is now the most numerous combat aircraft in FAB service and enjoys some export success as well.
Erwin van Dijkman
Although a couple are for sale, the P-3AMs from 1°/7°GAv remain operational.
Hans Heemskerk
All remaining A-1s are concentrated at Santa Maria. Withdrawal of these Italo-Brazilian workhorses is imminent.
Ian French
This RQ-1150 Unmanned Aerial System may not appeal to everyone, but it is a beautiful shot!
Johnson Barros
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