List Of Aircraft Of The Brazilian Navy
The naval aviation arm of the Brazilian Navy operates 89 aircraft in 2009.
| Aircraft | Origin | Type | Versions | In service | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A-4 Skyhawk | United States | Attack aircraft | A-4MB Skyhawk II | 23 | 20 attack; 3 trainer. 12 being upgraded by Embraer. |
| AS332 Super Puma | France | Transport helicopter | AS-332 | 5 | |
| AS532 Cougar | France | Transport helicopter | AS-532 | 2 | |
| Super Lynx | United Kingdom | Attack helicopter | Super Lynx Mk.21A | 12 | 6 being upgraded. Additional units being ordered. |
| Esquilo | Brazil | Scout helicopter | HB 350B Esquilo; HB 355 Esquilo 2 | 26 | 18 single engine; 8 twin engine. |
| Bell Jet Ranger | United States | Training helicopter | Bell 206B-3 Jet Ranger III | 17 | |
| SH-60 Seahawk | United States | Multi-mission helicopter | S-70B Seahawk | 8 | |
| EC 725 Cougar | Brazil France |
Transport helicopter | EC 725BR | 16 | 16 ordered. Delivery in 2010 and 2012. 8 ASuW configuration with Exocet anti-ship missile. 8 utility configuration. |
| C-1 Trader | United States | COD and AAR | 8 |
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