BD-700 Global Express vs EMB 120 Brasilia

The BD-700 Global Express and the EMB 120 Brasilia are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Bombardier and Embraer respectively. Top speed is 950 km/h for the BD-700 Global Express vs 608 km/h for the EMB 120 Brasilia. The BD-700 Global Express has an operational range of 11,100 km vs 1,750 km for the EMB 120 Brasilia. The BD-700 Global Express operates at altitudes up to 15,545 m compared to 9,083 m for the EMB 120 Brasilia. At 45,132 kg MTOW, the BD-700 Global Express is 3.9x the EMB 120 Brasilia's 11,500 kg. The BD-700 Global Express has been produced in 816 units vs 357 for the EMB 120 Brasilia. Unit cost is $25M for the BD-700 Global Express vs $5M for the EMB 120 Brasilia. The EMB 120 Brasilia first flew 17 years before the BD-700 Global Express (1979 vs 1996).

Canadian long-range business jet, developed in the 1990s, renowned for corporate and VIP transport globally.
Bombardier BD-700 Global Express Transport profile drawing
Origin country 🇨🇦 Canada
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Bombardier
First flight 13 October 1996
Year introduced 1999
Number produced 816 units
Average unit price $25 million
Brazilian regional airliner, developed during the 1980s, known for its service with airlines for short-haul flights and military deployments.
Embraer EMB 120 Brasilia Transport profile drawing
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 95.0 m² ◉
Wingspan 29.0 m â—‰
Height 7.3 m â—‰
Length 30.3 m â—‰
Maximum speed 950 km/h â—‰
Operational range 11,100 km â—‰
Service ceiling 15,545 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 45,132 kg â—‰
Empty weight 22,566 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 3,345 kgf â—‰
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 â—‰
Operational range 1,750 km â—‰
Service ceiling 9,083 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 11,500 kg â—‰
Empty weight 7,070 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 671 kW â—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the BD-700 Global Express or EMB 120 Brasilia?
The BD-700 Global Express is faster with a maximum speed of 950 km/h compared to the EMB 120 Brasilia's 608 km/h, a difference of 342 km/h.
Which has longer range, the BD-700 Global Express or EMB 120 Brasilia?
The BD-700 Global Express has a longer range at 11,100 km compared to the EMB 120 Brasilia's 1,750 km.
Which can fly higher, the BD-700 Global Express or EMB 120 Brasilia?
The BD-700 Global Express has a higher service ceiling at 15,545 meters (51,000 ft) compared to the EMB 120 Brasilia's 9,083 meters (29,799 ft).
Which is heavier, the BD-700 Global Express or EMB 120 Brasilia?
The BD-700 Global Express has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 45,132 kg compared to the EMB 120 Brasilia's 11,500 kg.
Which is larger, the BD-700 Global Express or EMB 120 Brasilia?
The BD-700 Global Express is longer at 30.3 meters compared to the EMB 120 Brasilia's 20.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the BD-700 Global Express or EMB 120 Brasilia?
The BD-700 Global Express is more expensive at approximately $25 million per unit compared to the EMB 120 Brasilia at $5.0 million.
Which entered service first, the BD-700 Global Express or EMB 120 Brasilia?
The EMB 120 Brasilia entered service first in 1985, 14 years before the BD-700 Global Express which entered service in 1999.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the BD-700 Global Express or EMB 120 Brasilia?
The BD-700 Global Express has been produced in greater numbers with 816 units compared to 357 units of the EMB 120 Brasilia.