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ATR-42 vs EMB 120 Brasilia

ATR-42 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷🇮🇹 ATR-42
Embraer EMB 120 Brasilia military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇧🇷 EMB 120 Brasilia
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Specifications
ATR-42 EMB 120 Brasilia
Origin country 🇫🇷 France🇮🇹 Italy 🇧🇷 Brazil
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer ATR Embraer
First flight 16 August 1984 27 July 1979
Year introduced 1985 1985
Number produced 497 units 357 units
Average unit price $20 million $5 million
Wing area 54.5 m² 39.4 m²
Wingspan 24.6 m 19.8 m
Height 7.6 m 6.4 m
Length 22.7 m 20.0 m
Maximum speed 556 km/h 608 km/h
Operational range 1,326 km 1,750 km
Service ceiling 7,620 m 9,083 m
Max. takeoff weight 18,600 kg 11,500 kg
Empty weight 11,250 kg 7,070 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,790 kW 2 x 1,342 kW
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Overview

The ATR-42 and the EMB 120 Brasilia are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by ATR and Embraer respectively.

Top speed is 556 km/h for the ATR-42 vs 608 km/h for the EMB 120 Brasilia. The ATR-42 has an operational range of 1,326 km vs 1,750 km for the EMB 120 Brasilia. The EMB 120 Brasilia operates at altitudes up to 9,083 m compared to 7,620 m for the ATR-42.

The ATR-42 has been produced in 497 units vs 357 for the EMB 120 Brasilia. Unit cost is $20M for the ATR-42 vs $5M for the EMB 120 Brasilia. The EMB 120 Brasilia first flew 5 years before the ATR-42 (1979 vs 1984).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the ATR-42 or EMB 120 Brasilia?
The EMB 120 Brasilia is faster with a maximum speed of 608 km/h compared to the ATR-42's 556 km/h, a difference of 52 km/h.
Which has longer range, the ATR-42 or EMB 120 Brasilia?
The EMB 120 Brasilia has a longer range at 1,750 km compared to the ATR-42's 1,326 km.
Which can fly higher, the ATR-42 or EMB 120 Brasilia?
The EMB 120 Brasilia has a higher service ceiling at 9,083 meters (29,799 ft) compared to the ATR-42's 7,620 meters (25,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the ATR-42 or EMB 120 Brasilia?
The ATR-42 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 18,600 kg compared to the EMB 120 Brasilia's 11,500 kg.
Which is larger, the ATR-42 or EMB 120 Brasilia?
The ATR-42 is longer at 22.7 meters compared to the EMB 120 Brasilia's 20.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the ATR-42 or EMB 120 Brasilia?
The ATR-42 is more expensive at approximately $20 million per unit compared to the EMB 120 Brasilia at $5.0 million.
Which entered service first, the ATR-42 or EMB 120 Brasilia?
The EMB 120 Brasilia entered service first in 1985, 0 years before the ATR-42 which entered service in 1985.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the ATR-42 or EMB 120 Brasilia?
The ATR-42 has been produced in greater numbers with 497 units compared to 357 units of the EMB 120 Brasilia.