one day without checking and the threat changed subject
back to ghost, yeah the tucano is turbo-helice
which is why I mentioned its for basic training, while the pampa (jet) is for advanced training
on the top 5 list part
First, the listing was related to pilot training and abilities. The USA may have the best equipment, but that doesnt mean they have the best pilots
the same way, small countries doesnt mean they have the best pilots
far from that, some countries dont even have an air force that has airplanes (or even armed forces, like Costa Rica)
An airforce can be considered worse for its equipment or better for its experience. the importance here on that top 20 (I think) was average pilot skills
Israeli force was in it, for sure, but I really dont remember. I believe among the top 5
it actually talked of how the American AirForce and Israeli would be considered top because of equipment, number and experience, but the matter was skill and training
in general, American pilots "take it easy" for the higher technology and avaliability of craft and equipment that is easier to use and/or maintain, which is also a factor in how skilled a country´s pilots are
Btw, brazil, though a peaceful 3rd world country, has seen its share of combat in the past, being one of the most active allied airforces during WW2 in Italy and also operating in other parts of europe
Out of this, mentions go to the "esquadrilha da fumaça" (or Smoke Squadron) its the brazilian stunt squadron, think Blue Angels
They are amazing and can do a lot of shit in a Tucano