153 (SLOUGH) SQUADRON AIR TRAINING CORPS

153 (Slough) Sqn ATC
Uxbridge road
Slough
Berks
SL2 5NZ

Tucano T1

 

Tucano T1

 

The Tucano is a development of a Brazilian aircraft., it has been improved to give 505 more power and a 50% longer fatigue life. The cockpit layout is designed to mimic that of the Hawk advanced trainer as much as is possible. the instructor's seat is raised to allow a clear view over the student's head.

Recognition features

  • Humped cockpit
  • Two seat- one behind the other
  • Single turboprop engine

Technical data

Wing span 11.3M
Length 9.8M
Crew 2
Maximum level speed 273kts (507km/h) at sea level
Engines 1 Garrett TPE 331 turboprop