Calidus B250 vs EMB-314 Super Tucano

Overview

The Calidus B250 and the EMB-314 Super Tucano are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Novaer and Embraer respectively.

Top speed is 557 km/h for the Calidus B250 vs 590 km/h for the EMB-314 Super Tucano. The Calidus B250 has an operational range of 2,400 km vs 1,330 km for the EMB-314 Super Tucano. The EMB-314 Super Tucano operates at altitudes up to 10,668 m compared to 9,000 m for the Calidus B250.

The Calidus B250 has been produced in 2 units vs 260 for the EMB-314 Super Tucano. Unit cost is $25M for the Calidus B250 vs $10M for the EMB-314 Super Tucano. The EMB-314 Super Tucano first flew 18 years before the Calidus B250 (1999 vs 2017).

Brazilian light business jet, utilized prominently for corporate travel, predominantly operational during the early 21st century.
Novaer Calidus B250 Combat profile drawing
Origin country 🇹🇷 Turkey
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Novaer
First flight 1 July 2017
Year introduced 2018
Number produced 2 units
Average unit price $25 million
Brazilian turboprop light attack and counter-insurgency aircraft, designed in the late 20th century, extensively used for border patrol, training, and aerial interception.
Embraer EMB-314 Super Tucano Combat profile drawing
Origin country 🇧🇷 Brazil
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Embraer
First flight 2 June 1999
Year introduced 2003
Number produced 260 units
Average unit price $10 million
Wing area -- m²
Wingspan 12.1 m â—‰
Height -- m
Length -- m
Maximum speed 557 km/h â—‰
Operational range 2,400 km â—‰
Service ceiling 9,000 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight -- kg
Empty weight -- kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,193 kW â—‰
Wing area 19.4 m²
Wingspan 11.1 m â—‰
Height 4.0 m
Length 11.4 m
Maximum speed 590 km/h â—‰
Operational range 1,330 km â—‰
Service ceiling 10,668 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 5,400 kg
Empty weight 3,200 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,196 kW â—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Calidus B250 or EMB-314 Super Tucano?
The EMB-314 Super Tucano is faster with a maximum speed of 590 km/h compared to the Calidus B250's 557 km/h, a difference of 33 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Calidus B250 or EMB-314 Super Tucano?
The Calidus B250 has a longer range at 2,400 km compared to the EMB-314 Super Tucano's 1,330 km.
Which can fly higher, the Calidus B250 or EMB-314 Super Tucano?
The EMB-314 Super Tucano has a higher service ceiling at 10,668 meters (35,000 ft) compared to the Calidus B250's 9,000 meters (29,527 ft).
Which is heavier, the Calidus B250 or EMB-314 Super Tucano?
The EMB-314 Super Tucano has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,400 kg compared to the Calidus B250's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the Calidus B250 or EMB-314 Super Tucano?
The EMB-314 Super Tucano is longer at 11.4 meters compared to the Calidus B250's 0.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Calidus B250 or EMB-314 Super Tucano?
The Calidus B250 is more expensive at approximately $25 million per unit compared to the EMB-314 Super Tucano at $10 million.
Which entered service first, the Calidus B250 or EMB-314 Super Tucano?
The EMB-314 Super Tucano entered service first in 2003, 15 years before the Calidus B250 which entered service in 2018.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Calidus B250 or EMB-314 Super Tucano?
The EMB-314 Super Tucano has been produced in greater numbers with 260 units compared to 2 units of the Calidus B250.