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Força Aérea Brasileira
The shape of things to come, FAB's new jet fighter is the F-39E (JAS39NG).
Sargento Müller, Agência Força Aérea
The first operational KC-390, 2853, is seen here at Malta. Ala 2 received these machines at Anápolis in 2019.
Shaun Psaila
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Alcântara/Centro de Lançamento de Alcântara, MA (SNCW) |
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RWY 09/27 POS 02°22'22"S 044°23'47"W ELEV 131 ft | ||||
| Ala | Grupo | Aircraft Type(s) | Name | Badge |
Centro de Lançamento de Alcântara (CLA) |
C-98 |  |
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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
Odd and rare are the reconnaissance Learjets of 1°/6°GAv. Dramatic angle view of 6002. These were withdrawn from use in 2022.
Chris Lofting
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Belo Horizonte-Pampulha/C.D. de Andrade (SBBH) |
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RWY 13/31 POS 19°51'04"S 043°57'02"W ELEV 2589 ft | ||||
| Ala | 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
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Belém-Val de Cães Intl (SBBE) |
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| Ala | Grupo | Aircraft Type(s) | Name | Badge |
Ala 9 |
3°/7°GAv | P-95BM | Netuno |  |
| 1°ETA | C-95BM C-95CM C-97 C-98A |
Tracaja |  |
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Boa Vista (SBBV) |
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RWY 08/26 POS 02°50'47"N 060°41'24"W ELEV 276 ft | ||||
| Ala | Grupo | Aircraft Type(s) | Name | Badge |
Ala 7 |
1°/3°GAv | A-29A A-29B |
Escorpiao |  |
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
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Campo Grande (SBCG) |
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RWY 06/24 POS 20°28'07"S 054°40'21"W ELEV 1833 ft | ||||
| Ala | Grupo | Aircraft Type(s) | Name | Badge |
Ala 5 |
2°/10°GAv | SC-105 H-60L |
Pelicano |  |
| 3°/3°GAv | A-29A A-29B |
Flecha |  |
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| 1°/15°GAv | C-98A C-105A |
Onça |  |
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Canoas (SBCO) |
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RWY 12/30 POS 29°56'45"S 051°08'40"W ELEV 26 ft | ||||
| Ala | Grupo | Aircraft Type(s) | Name | Badge |
Ala 3 |
2°/7°GAv | P-95B | Phoenix |  |
| 1°/14°GAv | F-5EM F-5FM |
Pampa |  |
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| 5°ETA | C-95BM C-95CM C-97 C-98A |
Pégaso |  |
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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
Dos Afonsos houses the last Herks. This ex Italian 2475 belonged to 1°GTT at the time of the photograph.
Erwin van Dijkman
Besides the cargo variant, the C295 is also used in the Search and Rescue role, as SC-105.
Raymond van Dijkhuizen
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Gaviao Peixoto/Embraer-Unidade Gaviao Peixoto, SP (SBGP) |
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| Ala | 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) |
no permanent aircraft asigned | |
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At the Parque Material Lagoa Santa, maintenance is performed on the T-27 and T-25 among other types. The unit has its own Universal, this YT-25B, the only camouflaged one!
Erwin van Dijkman
Over two dozen Caravans are used as light transports and station hacks, like this Natal based example.
Erwin van Dijkman
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Manaus-Ponta Pelada (SBMN) |
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RWY 09/27 POS 03°08'46"S 059°59'11"W ELEV 267 ft | ||||
| Ala | Grupo | Aircraft Type(s) | Name | Badge |
Ala 8 |
7°/8°GAv | H-60L | Harpia |  |
| 1°/9°GAv | C-105A | Arara |  |
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| 7°ETA | C-97 C-98 C-98A |
Cobra |  |
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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
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Porto Velho-Gov.Jorge Teixerade Oliveira (SBPV) |
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RWY 01/19 POS 08°42'33"S 063°54'08"W ELEV 294 ft | ||||
| Ala | Grupo | Aircraft Type(s) | Name | Badge |
Ala 6 |
2°/3°GAv | A-29A A-29B C-98 |
Grifo |  |
The air force uses the Esquilo for training and liaison duties.
Wim Sonneveld
Despite the local Helibras brew, Brazil is an avid user of the S-70 too. Army, Navy and FAB all use them.
Erik Sleutelberg
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Rio de Janeiro-Santos Dumont/Jóia Rara (SBRJ) |
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RWY 02L/20R, 02R/20L POS 22°54'36"S 043°09'45"W ELEV 11 ft | ||||
| Ala | Grupo | Aircraft Type(s) | Name | Badge |
Grupo Especial de Inspeção em Vôo (GEIV) |
IU-50 IU-93A |
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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
Recently, all A-1s were concentrated at Santa Maria.
Erwin van Dijkman
This RQ-1150 Unmanned Aerial System may not appeal to everyone, but it is a beautiful shot!
Johnson Barros
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