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CN-235 vs EMB 120 Brasilia

CASA CN-235 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇪🇸🇮🇩 CN-235
Embraer EMB 120 Brasilia military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇧🇷 EMB 120 Brasilia
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Specifications
CN-235 EMB 120 Brasilia
Origin country 🇪🇸 Spain🇮🇩 Indonesia 🇧🇷 Brazil
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer CASA Embraer
First flight 11 November 1983 27 July 1979
Year introduced 1988 1985
Number produced 354 units 357 units
Average unit price $25 million $5 million
Wing area 59.1 m² 39.4 m²
Wingspan 25.8 m 19.8 m
Height 8.2 m 6.4 m
Length 21.4 m 20.0 m
Maximum speed 450 km/h 608 km/h
Operational range 4,355 km 1,750 km
Service ceiling 9,144 m 9,083 m
Max. takeoff weight 16,500 kg 11,500 kg
Empty weight 8,800 kg 7,070 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,305 kW 2 x 1,342 kW
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Overview

The CN-235 and the EMB 120 Brasilia are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by CASA and Embraer respectively.

Top speed is 450 km/h for the CN-235 vs 608 km/h for the EMB 120 Brasilia. The CN-235 has an operational range of 4,355 km vs 1,750 km for the EMB 120 Brasilia. The CN-235 operates at altitudes up to 9,144 m compared to 9,083 m for the EMB 120 Brasilia.

The CN-235 has been produced in 354 units vs 357 for the EMB 120 Brasilia. Unit cost is $25M for the CN-235 vs $5M for the EMB 120 Brasilia. The EMB 120 Brasilia first flew 4 years before the CN-235 (1979 vs 1983).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the CN-235 or EMB 120 Brasilia?
The EMB 120 Brasilia is faster with a maximum speed of 608 km/h compared to the CN-235's 450 km/h, a difference of 158 km/h.
Which has longer range, the CN-235 or EMB 120 Brasilia?
The CN-235 has a longer range at 4,355 km compared to the EMB 120 Brasilia's 1,750 km.
Which can fly higher, the CN-235 or EMB 120 Brasilia?
The CN-235 has a higher service ceiling at 9,144 meters (30,000 ft) compared to the EMB 120 Brasilia's 9,083 meters (29,799 ft).
Which is heavier, the CN-235 or EMB 120 Brasilia?
The CN-235 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 16,500 kg compared to the EMB 120 Brasilia's 11,500 kg.
Which is larger, the CN-235 or EMB 120 Brasilia?
The CN-235 is longer at 21.4 meters compared to the EMB 120 Brasilia's 20.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the CN-235 or EMB 120 Brasilia?
The CN-235 is more expensive at approximately $25 million per unit compared to the EMB 120 Brasilia at $5.0 million.
Which entered service first, the CN-235 or EMB 120 Brasilia?
The EMB 120 Brasilia entered service first in 1985, 3 years before the CN-235 which entered service in 1988.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the CN-235 or EMB 120 Brasilia?
The EMB 120 Brasilia has been produced in greater numbers with 357 units compared to 354 units of the CN-235.