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An-140 vs EMB 120 Brasilia

Antonov An-140 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇦 An-140
Embraer EMB 120 Brasilia military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇧🇷 EMB 120 Brasilia
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Specifications
An-140 EMB 120 Brasilia
Origin country 🇺🇦 Ukraine 🇧🇷 Brazil
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Antonov Embraer
First flight 17 September 1997 27 July 1979
Year introduced 2002 1985
Number produced 33 units 357 units
Average unit price $9 million $5 million
Wing area 51.0 m² 39.4 m²
Wingspan 24.5 m 19.8 m
Height 8.2 m 6.4 m
Length 22.6 m 20.0 m
Maximum speed 575 km/h 608 km/h
Operational range 3,700 km 1,750 km
Service ceiling 7,600 m 9,083 m
Max. takeoff weight 19,150 kg 11,500 kg
Empty weight 12,810 kg 7,070 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,838 kW 2 x 1,342 kW
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Overview

The An-140 and the EMB 120 Brasilia are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Antonov and Embraer respectively.

Top speed is 575 km/h for the An-140 vs 608 km/h for the EMB 120 Brasilia. The An-140 has an operational range of 3,700 km vs 1,750 km for the EMB 120 Brasilia. The EMB 120 Brasilia operates at altitudes up to 9,083 m compared to 7,600 m for the An-140.

The An-140 has been produced in 33 units vs 357 for the EMB 120 Brasilia. Unit cost is $9M for the An-140 vs $5M for the EMB 120 Brasilia. The EMB 120 Brasilia first flew 18 years before the An-140 (1979 vs 1997).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the An-140 or EMB 120 Brasilia?
The EMB 120 Brasilia is faster with a maximum speed of 608 km/h compared to the An-140's 575 km/h, a difference of 33 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-140 or EMB 120 Brasilia?
The An-140 has a longer range at 3,700 km compared to the EMB 120 Brasilia's 1,750 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-140 or EMB 120 Brasilia?
The EMB 120 Brasilia has a higher service ceiling at 9,083 meters (29,799 ft) compared to the An-140's 7,600 meters (24,934 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-140 or EMB 120 Brasilia?
The An-140 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 19,150 kg compared to the EMB 120 Brasilia's 11,500 kg.
Which is larger, the An-140 or EMB 120 Brasilia?
The An-140 is longer at 22.6 meters compared to the EMB 120 Brasilia's 20.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the An-140 or EMB 120 Brasilia?
The An-140 is more expensive at approximately $9.0 million per unit compared to the EMB 120 Brasilia at $5.0 million.
Which entered service first, the An-140 or EMB 120 Brasilia?
The EMB 120 Brasilia entered service first in 1985, 17 years before the An-140 which entered service in 2002.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-140 or EMB 120 Brasilia?
The EMB 120 Brasilia has been produced in greater numbers with 357 units compared to 33 units of the An-140.