The Ranger from the Amazon.

The F-28 Sunliner represents a landmark collaboration between Embraer and Starcrest United, tailored specifically for the needs of Latin American air forces. As a joint development and license-produced derivative of the SCF-68i Enhanced Ranger, the Sunliner builds on a proven high-performance airframe while integrating regionally tailored avionics and mission systems developed by Embraer to suit the unique operational requirements of Latin American air doctrines. Designed as a versatile 4.5 generation multirole fighter, the Sunliner supports a diverse weapons suite, including the IRIS-T, MBDA Meteor, AIM-120 AMRAAM, and AIM-9 Sidewinder, giving it formidable air-to-air capabilities while maintaining compatibility with NATO-standard systems.

The F-28 Sunliner is engineered to deliver unmatched versatility, making it a cornerstone for Latin American airpower. Building on the robust SCF-68i Enhanced Ranger airframe, the Sunliner excels not only in air superiority with its advanced missile suite and high agility, but also in strike missions where precision and payload flexibility are critical. Its avionics suite, jointly developed with Embraer, ensures seamless integration of NATO-standard weapons alongside regionally adapted systems, giving operators the ability to shift from air-to-air dominance to deep strike operations with minimal reconfiguration.

Beyond high-end combat, the Sunliner’s adaptability makes it a natural fit for counter-insurgency (COIN) operations, a role vital to regional security. Equipped with precision-guided munitions, surveillance pods, and the proven M61 Vulcan cannon, the aircraft can loiter over contested areas, deliver close air support, and provide real-time situational awareness to ground forces. This multirole mastery allows the F-28 to dominate across the full spectrum of operations—whether intercepting hostile aircraft, neutralizing strategic targets, or ensuring stability in asymmetric conflicts.