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EMB 110 vs F406 Caravan II

EMB 110 vs F406 Caravan II at a glance — top speed 459 vs 423 km/h, range 1,964 vs 2,135 km, max takeoff weight 5,900 vs 4,246 kg, built 503 vs 99 units.

Embraer EMB 110 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇧🇷 EMB 110
Reims-Cessna F406 Caravan II military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 F406 Caravan II
Specifications
EMB 110 F406 Caravan II
Origin country 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Embraer Reims-Cessna
First flight 26 October 1968 22 September 1983
Year introduced 1973 1985
Number produced 503 units 99 units
Average unit price $2 million $3 million
Wing area 29.1 m² 24.0 m²
Wingspan 15.3 m 15.1 m
Height 4.9 m 4.0 m
Length 15.1 m 12.0 m
Maximum speed 459 km/h 423 km/h
Operational range 1,964 km 2,135 km
Service ceiling 6,550 m 9,144 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,900 kg 4,246 kg
Empty weight 3,590 kg 2,283 kg
Total thrust -- 2 x 373 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the EMB 110 or F406 Caravan II?
The EMB 110 is faster with a maximum speed of 459 km/h compared to the F406 Caravan II's 423 km/h, a difference of 36 km/h.
Which has longer range, the EMB 110 or F406 Caravan II?
The F406 Caravan II has a longer range at 2,135 km compared to the EMB 110's 1,964 km.
Which can fly higher, the EMB 110 or F406 Caravan II?
The F406 Caravan II has a higher service ceiling at 9,144 meters (30,000 ft) compared to the EMB 110's 6,550 meters (21,489 ft).
Which is heavier, the EMB 110 or F406 Caravan II?
The EMB 110 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,900 kg compared to the F406 Caravan II's 4,246 kg.
Which is larger, the EMB 110 or F406 Caravan II?
The EMB 110 is longer at 15.1 meters compared to the F406 Caravan II's 12.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the EMB 110 or F406 Caravan II?
The F406 Caravan II is more expensive at approximately $3.0 million per unit compared to the EMB 110 at $2.0 million.
Which entered service first, the EMB 110 or F406 Caravan II?
The EMB 110 entered service first in 1973, 12 years before the F406 Caravan II which entered service in 1985.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the EMB 110 or F406 Caravan II?
The EMB 110 has been produced in greater numbers with 503 units compared to 99 units of the F406 Caravan II.