EMB 120 Brasilia vs Fokker F50
| Brazilian regional airliner, developed during the 1980s, known for its service with airlines for short-haul flights and military deployments. | |
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| Origin country | 🇧🇷 Brazil |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Embraer |
| First flight | 27 July 1979 |
| Year introduced | 1985 |
| Number produced | 357 units |
| Average unit price | $5 million |
| Dutch turboprop airliner, production from 1980s-2010s, globally adopted for regional flights and maritime patrol duties. | |
| Origin country | 🇳🇱 Netherlands |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Fokker |
| First flight | 28 December 1985 |
| Year introduced | 1987 |
| Number produced | 213 units |
| Average unit price | $6 million |
| Wing area | 39.4 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 19.8 m â—‰ |
| Height | 6.4 m â—‰ |
| Length | 20.0 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 608 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,750 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 9,083 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 11,500 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 7,070 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 1,342 kW â—‰ |
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| Wing area | 70.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 29.0 m â—‰ |
| Height | 8.3 m â—‰ |
| Length | 25.3 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 526 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,700 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 7,620 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 20,820 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 12,250 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 1,864 kW â—‰ |
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Performance Radar Chart
Photo of EMB 120 Brasilia by Brazilian Ministry of Defence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the EMB 120 Brasilia or Fokker F50?
The EMB 120 Brasilia is faster with a maximum speed of 608 km/h compared to the Fokker F50's 526 km/h, a difference of 82 km/h.
Which has longer range, the EMB 120 Brasilia or Fokker F50?
The EMB 120 Brasilia has a longer range at 1,750 km compared to the Fokker F50's 1,700 km.
Which can fly higher, the EMB 120 Brasilia or Fokker F50?
The EMB 120 Brasilia has a higher service ceiling at 9,083 meters (29,799 ft) compared to the Fokker F50's 7,620 meters (25,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the EMB 120 Brasilia or Fokker F50?
The Fokker F50 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 20,820 kg compared to the EMB 120 Brasilia's 11,500 kg.
Which is larger, the EMB 120 Brasilia or Fokker F50?
The Fokker F50 is longer at 25.2 meters compared to the EMB 120 Brasilia's 20.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the EMB 120 Brasilia or Fokker F50?
The Fokker F50 is more expensive at approximately $6.0 million per unit compared to the EMB 120 Brasilia at $5.0 million.
Which entered service first, the EMB 120 Brasilia or Fokker F50?
The EMB 120 Brasilia entered service first in 1985, 2 years before the Fokker F50 which entered service in 1987.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the EMB 120 Brasilia or Fokker F50?
The EMB 120 Brasilia has been produced in greater numbers with 357 units compared to 213 units of the Fokker F50.