Embraer Short Take Off Utility Transport

The Short Take Off Utility Transport (STOUT) is a light military transport aircraft concept proposed by Embraer.

Short Take Off Utility Transport (STOUT) concept
Role military transport aircraft
Manufacturer Embraer
Status Prototype

Development

edit

In December 2019, Embraer and the Brazilian Air Force tackled the development of a light military transport aircraft.[1] Renderings of a proposed hybrid electric aircraft with STOL capabilities were shown in November 2020.[1] The Short Take Off Utility Transport (STOUT) would replace its 64 EMB-110 Bandeirante (average age of 38.3 years) and 19 EMB-120 Brasilia (average age of 26.5 years) with similar dimensions.[1] Powered by two turboprops also generating power for electric-driven propellers on wingtips, it would serve remote, unpaved 1,200 m (3,940 ft) runways and have a 1,310 nm (2,425 km) range.[1] It could carry ULD pallets for a maximum payload of 3 t (6,600 lb) loaded with a rear cargo ramp, or 24 paratroopers or 30 soldiers; or serve as an air ambulance.[1]

It would have a T-tail and a fuselage comparable to the 65-ft. 7-in. (20-m) long EMB 120 but wider.[2] Only concept studies are funded, a development program could follow after 2027 and commercial applications could include island hopping.[2]

See also

edit

Aircraft of comparable role, configuration, and era

Related lists

References

edit
  1. ^ a b c d e Garrett Reim (17 November 2020). "Embraer shows images of new hybrid-electric short-takeoff transport". Flightglobal.
  2. ^ a b Steve Trimble (January 8, 2021). "Embraer Defense Analyzes New UAS, Military Transport Projects". Aviation Week.