Beechcraft Baron vs EMB 312 Tucano
The Beechcraft Baron and the EMB 312 Tucano are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Beechcraft and Embraer respectively. Top speed is 370 km/h for the Beechcraft Baron vs 448 km/h for the EMB 312 Tucano. The Beechcraft Baron has an operational range of 1,745 km vs 1,916 km for the EMB 312 Tucano. The EMB 312 Tucano operates at altitudes up to 9,145 m compared to 6,005 m for the Beechcraft Baron. The Beechcraft Baron has been produced in 6,884 units vs 624 for the EMB 312 Tucano. Unit cost is $1M for the Beechcraft Baron vs $1.7M for the EMB 312 Tucano. The Beechcraft Baron first flew 20 years before the EMB 312 Tucano (1960 vs 1980).
| American light, twin-engined piston aircraft, utilized globally for business, personal, and flight training purposes since the mid-20th century. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Beechcraft |
| First flight | 29 February 1960 |
| Year introduced | 1961 |
| Number produced | 6884 units |
| Average unit price | $1 million |
| Brazilian military trainer aircraft, utilized heavily in the 1980s, known for participation in the Iran–Iraq war. | |
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| Origin country | 🇧🇷 Brazil |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Embraer |
| First flight | 16 August 1980 |
| Year introduced | 1983 |
| Number produced | 624 units |
| Average unit price | $1.7 million |
| Wing area | 18.5 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 11.3 m â—‰ |
| Height | 3.0 m â—‰ |
| Length | 9.0 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 370 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,745 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 6,005 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 2,313 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 1,432 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 194 kW â—‰ |
| Wing area | 19.4 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 11.1 m â—‰ |
| Height | 3.4 m â—‰ |
| Length | 9.9 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 448 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,916 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 9,145 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 3,175 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 1,870 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 559 kW â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Beechcraft Baron or EMB 312 Tucano?
The EMB 312 Tucano is faster with a maximum speed of 448 km/h compared to the Beechcraft Baron's 370 km/h, a difference of 78 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Beechcraft Baron or EMB 312 Tucano?
The EMB 312 Tucano has a longer range at 1,916 km compared to the Beechcraft Baron's 1,745 km.
Which can fly higher, the Beechcraft Baron or EMB 312 Tucano?
The EMB 312 Tucano has a higher service ceiling at 9,145 meters (30,003 ft) compared to the Beechcraft Baron's 6,005 meters (19,701 ft).
Which is heavier, the Beechcraft Baron or EMB 312 Tucano?
The EMB 312 Tucano has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,175 kg compared to the Beechcraft Baron's 2,313 kg.
Which is larger, the Beechcraft Baron or EMB 312 Tucano?
The EMB 312 Tucano is longer at 9.9 meters compared to the Beechcraft Baron's 9.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Beechcraft Baron or EMB 312 Tucano?
The EMB 312 Tucano is more expensive at approximately $1.7 million per unit compared to the Beechcraft Baron at $1.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Beechcraft Baron or EMB 312 Tucano?
The Beechcraft Baron entered service first in 1961, 22 years before the EMB 312 Tucano which entered service in 1983.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Beechcraft Baron or EMB 312 Tucano?
The Beechcraft Baron has been produced in greater numbers with 6,884 units compared to 624 units of the EMB 312 Tucano.