ATR-42 vs EMB 120 Brasilia

French-Italian regional airliner, noteworthy for operations throughout 1980s-2000s with more than 100 operators worldwide.
Picture of ATR-42
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇮🇹 Italy
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer ATR
First flight 16 August 1984
Year introduced 1985
Number produced 497 units
Average unit price $20 million
Brazilian regional airliner, developed during the 1980s, known for its service with airlines for short-haul flights and military deployments.
Picture of EMB 120 Brasilia
Origin country 🇧🇷 Brazil
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Embraer
First flight 27 July 1979
Year introduced 1985
Number produced 357 units
Average unit price $5 million
Wing area 54.5 m² ◉
Wingspan 24.6 m â—‰
Height 7.6 m â—‰
Length 22.7 m â—‰
Maximum speed -- km/h
Operational range -- km
Service ceiling 7,620 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 18,600 kg â—‰
Empty weight 11,250 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 1,790 kW â—‰
Profile drawing of ATR ATR-42
Wing area 39.4 m² ◉
Wingspan 19.8 m â—‰
Height 6.4 m â—‰
Length 20.0 m â—‰
Maximum speed 608 km/h
Operational range 1,750 km
Service ceiling 9,083 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 11,500 kg â—‰
Empty weight 7,070 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 1,342 kW â—‰
Profile drawing of Embraer EMB 120 Brasilia

Performance Radar Chart

Photo of ATR-42 by ATR Aircrafts. Photo of EMB 120 Brasilia by Brazilian Ministry of Defence.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the ATR-42 or EMB 120 Brasilia?
The EMB 120 Brasilia is faster with a maximum speed of 608 km/h compared to the ATR-42's 0 km/h, a difference of 608 km/h.
Which has longer range, the ATR-42 or EMB 120 Brasilia?
The EMB 120 Brasilia has a longer range at 1,750 km compared to the ATR-42's 0 km.
Which can fly higher, the ATR-42 or EMB 120 Brasilia?
The EMB 120 Brasilia has a higher service ceiling at 9,083 meters (29,799 ft) compared to the ATR-42's 7,620 meters (25,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the ATR-42 or EMB 120 Brasilia?
The ATR-42 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 18,600 kg compared to the EMB 120 Brasilia's 11,500 kg.
Which is larger, the ATR-42 or EMB 120 Brasilia?
The ATR-42 is longer at 22.7 meters compared to the EMB 120 Brasilia's 20.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the ATR-42 or EMB 120 Brasilia?
The ATR-42 is more expensive at approximately $20 million per unit compared to the EMB 120 Brasilia at $5.0 million.
Which entered service first, the ATR-42 or EMB 120 Brasilia?
The EMB 120 Brasilia entered service first in 1985, 0 years before the ATR-42 which entered service in 1985.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the ATR-42 or EMB 120 Brasilia?
The ATR-42 has been produced in greater numbers with 497 units compared to 357 units of the EMB 120 Brasilia.