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FAB and Embraer cancel STOUT project due to budgetary issues
Embraer STOUT project
Image: Embraer
Rafael Ramos
5/24/2022
Embraer would develop the STOUT (Short Take Off Utility Transport) project with the aim of replacing the Bandeirante fleet, which is still in service. The project, presented in late 2020, showed a hybrid turboprop aircraft. However, the project must be cancelled.
According to the Commander of the Air Force, Carlos de Almeida Baptista Jr, the end of the project happened because of budgetary restrictions. The explanation is the need for more resources to purchase 26 more Gripen units. In the end, there will be 66 units, divided between F-39E (single-seat) and F-39F (two-seat).
Thus, the FAB must officially cancel the project within two months. While important, the entire development of the plane would be very expensive. Instead, possibly, the FAB will choose to acquire planes that already exist for this purpose.
In addition, Baptista Junior revealed that the F-39F will not be produced in Brazil, as was the initial idea. Only single-seat F-39E models should be produced here.
F-39 and F-5
Image: FAB
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Rafael Ramos
Aviation enthusiast from an early age, he had his first contacts with the area developing that good old habit of spending dozens of hours in front of the screens of Micrsoft Flight Simulator and other simulators. With a solid background in various technological areas, including engineering and chemistry, Rafael has rejoined aviation as editor and author of articles and materials on our portal, providing invaluable help to the dynamics and expansion of the website and the aeronautical community, bringing us the news and updates so indispensable for us to remain current in our area of operation.
   
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