Aerotec S/A Indústria Aeronáutica was a Brazilian aircraft manufacturer founded in 1962 with the support of the Department of Science and Aerospace Technology (Portuguese: Departamento de Ciência e Tecnologia Aeroespacial; DCTA) in São José dos Campos.[1]
| Company type | Public |
|---|---|
| Industry | Aerospace |
| Founded | 1962 |
| Defunct | 1987 |
| Fate | Acquired by Embraer |
| Headquarters | , |
| Products | Aircraft |
History edit
Beginning in the late 1960s, the company produced a two-seat trainer aircraft for the Brazilian Air Force, the Aerotec A.122 Uirapuru.[1][2] Thirty units were produced for the civilian market.[3] The Uirapuru was also exported to Bolivia and Paraguay.[4]
Thereafter, Aerotec produced mainly components for Embraer until 1980. At that time, the Brazilian Air Force showed interest in a performance-enhanced version of the Uirapuru. A prototype with an improved cockpit canopy and enlarged tail unit was built as the A.132 Uirapuru II.[1] Since the Brazilian Air Force did not order this aircraft, only a few examples were produced for Bolivia.[5]
In 1987, the company was acquired by Embraer.
Aircraft edit
| Model name | First flight | Number built | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aerotec A-122 Uirapuru | 1965 | 155 | Low-wing trainer aircraft |
| Aerotec A-132 Tangará | 1981 | 7 | Two-seat trainer Aircraft |
See also edit
References edit
Notes edit
- ^ a b c Pereira 1977, pp. 13–14
- ^ Pereira 1977, p. 13
- ^ Taylor 1980, p. 10
- ^ Siegrist 1987, p. 194
- ^ Taylor 1989, p. 39
Bibliography edit
- Pereira, Roberto (July 1977). "Songbird of the Amazon". Air International. Vol. 13, no. 1. pp. 13–17.
- Siegrist, Martin (October 1987). "Bolivian Air Power — 70 Years On". Air International. Vol. 33, no. 4. pp. 170–176, 194. ISSN 0306-5634.
- Taylor, John W R, ed. (1980). Jane's All The World's Aircraft 1980–81. London: Jane's Publishing. ISBN 0-7106-7105-9.
- Taylor, Michael J. H. (1989). Jane's Encyclopedia of Aviation. London: Studio Editions. p. 39.