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EMB 120 Brasilia vs EMB 121 Xingu

EMB 120 Brasilia vs EMB 121 Xingu at a glance — top speed 608 vs 467 km/h, range 1,750 vs 1,230 km, max takeoff weight 11,500 vs 5,670 kg, built 357 vs 106 units.

Embraer EMB 120 Brasilia military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇧🇷 EMB 120 Brasilia
Embraer EMB 121 Xingu military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇧🇷 EMB 121 Xingu
Specifications
EMB 120 Brasilia EMB 121 Xingu
Origin country 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇧🇷 Brazil
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Embraer Embraer
First flight 27 July 1979 10 October 1976
Year introduced 1985 1977
Number produced 357 units 106 units
Average unit price $5 million --
Wing area 39.4 m² 27.5 m²
Wingspan 19.8 m 14.1 m
Height 6.4 m 4.8 m
Length 20.0 m 12.3 m
Maximum speed 608 km/h 467 km/h
Operational range 1,750 km 1,230 km
Service ceiling 9,083 m 8,534 m
Max. takeoff weight 11,500 kg 5,670 kg
Empty weight 7,070 kg 3,710 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,342 kW 2 x 559 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the EMB 120 Brasilia or EMB 121 Xingu?
The EMB 120 Brasilia is faster with a maximum speed of 608 km/h compared to the EMB 121 Xingu's 467 km/h, a difference of 141 km/h.
Which has longer range, the EMB 120 Brasilia or EMB 121 Xingu?
The EMB 120 Brasilia has a longer range at 1,750 km compared to the EMB 121 Xingu's 1,230 km.
Which can fly higher, the EMB 120 Brasilia or EMB 121 Xingu?
The EMB 120 Brasilia has a higher service ceiling at 9,083 meters (29,799 ft) compared to the EMB 121 Xingu's 8,534 meters (27,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the EMB 120 Brasilia or EMB 121 Xingu?
The EMB 120 Brasilia has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 11,500 kg compared to the EMB 121 Xingu's 5,670 kg.
Which is larger, the EMB 120 Brasilia or EMB 121 Xingu?
The EMB 120 Brasilia is longer at 20.0 meters compared to the EMB 121 Xingu's 12.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the EMB 120 Brasilia or EMB 121 Xingu?
The EMB 121 Xingu entered service first in 1977, 8 years before the EMB 120 Brasilia which entered service in 1985.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the EMB 120 Brasilia or EMB 121 Xingu?
The EMB 120 Brasilia has been produced in greater numbers with 357 units compared to 106 units of the EMB 121 Xingu.