EMB 110 vs Metroliner

Brazilian regional airliner, developed in the late 1960s, widely used for regional air service and military transport worldwide.
Picture of EMB 110
Origin country 🇧🇷 Brazil
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Embraer
First flight 26 October 1968
Year introduced 1973
Number produced 503 units
Average unit price $2 million
American-built regional airliner, notable for its use in commercial, cargo and military services during the late 20th century.
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Fairchild Swearingen
First flight 26 August 1969
Year introduced 1972
Number produced 600 units
Average unit price $-- million
Wing area 29.1 m²
Wingspan 15.3 m â—‰
Height 4.9 m â—‰
Length 15.1 m â—‰
Maximum speed 459 km/h â—‰
Operational range 1,964 km â—‰
Service ceiling 6,550 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 5,900 kg â—‰
Empty weight 3,590 kg
Total thrust 0 â—‰
Profile drawing of Embraer EMB 110
Wing area -- m²
Wingspan 14.1 m â—‰
Height 5.1 m â—‰
Length 12.9 m â—‰
Maximum speed 533 km/h â—‰
Operational range 1,100 km â—‰
Service ceiling 9,449 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 6,350 kg â—‰
Empty weight -- kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,044 kW â—‰
Profile drawing of Fairchild Swearingen Metroliner

Performance Radar Chart

Photo of EMB 110 by Irma Carranza.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the EMB 110 or Metroliner?
The Metroliner is faster with a maximum speed of 533 km/h compared to the EMB 110's 459 km/h, a difference of 74 km/h.
Which has longer range, the EMB 110 or Metroliner?
The EMB 110 has a longer range at 1,964 km compared to the Metroliner's 1,100 km.
Which can fly higher, the EMB 110 or Metroliner?
The Metroliner has a higher service ceiling at 9,449 meters (31,000 ft) compared to the EMB 110's 6,550 meters (21,489 ft).
Which is heavier, the EMB 110 or Metroliner?
The Metroliner has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,350 kg compared to the EMB 110's 5,900 kg.
Which is larger, the EMB 110 or Metroliner?
The EMB 110 is longer at 15.1 meters compared to the Metroliner's 12.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the EMB 110 or Metroliner?
The Metroliner entered service first in 1972, 1 years before the EMB 110 which entered service in 1973.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the EMB 110 or Metroliner?
The Metroliner has been produced in greater numbers with 600 units compared to 503 units of the EMB 110.