The A-132 Tangará was developed in response to a request from the Brazilian Air Force.
A similar aircraft with a less powerful engine was planned for the civil market.
[1] The Air Force originally had the intention to order 100 units but after a decision that the primary trainer should have tandem seats, the project was abandoned.
It was then passed on to the Aeroclube de Sao Jose dos Campos, where it was flying with experimental restrictions, with a 200 hp (150 kW) engine from a Socata ST-10 Diplomate.
Data from Jane's All The World's Aircraft 1982–83[1]General characteristics Performance