Embraer R-99

what is it?

The Embraer R-99 is the Brazilian Air Force (FAB) military designation of the EMB-145-RS. Various models of the aircraft have been produced to perform special mission duties, including the E99 for airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) missions, the R-99 for remote sensing, and the P-99 for maritime patrol. Development of the R-99 began during the 1990s in response to a FAB requirement for an airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) platform, as well for the export market. The airframe is based on the ERJ 145 civil regional jet and modified with specialised mission equipment based on the mission role desired.

base stats

• built 18made in total

Bars compare against all aircraft: 3,500 km/h, 20,000 km, 850 seats; size and number built on a log scale up to 640 t (An-225) and 45,000 built (Cessna 172).

fun facts

• 🎂First flew 27 years ago, in 1999.

spec sheet

first flight

1999

introduced

1999

status

still flying

number built

18

role

airborne early warning and command system

origin

🇧🇷 Brazil

makers

Embraer

engines

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top speed

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range

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Specs are for the version in the Wikipedia article's specification section. Blank means the sources don't say.