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 Type of aircraft
Manufacturer	Embraer
Status	Prototype

Development

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

Aircraft of comparable role, configuration, and era

• CASA C-212 Aviocar
• Cessna 408 SkyCourier
• Indonesian Aerospace N-219
• PZL M28 Skytruck

Related lists

• List of military transport aircraft

References