EMB 120 Brasilia vs GA8 Airvan
The EMB 120 Brasilia and the GA8 Airvan are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Embraer and GippsAero respectively. The EMB 120 Brasilia reaches 608 km/h — 2.5x the GA8 Airvan's 241 km/h. The EMB 120 Brasilia has an operational range of 1,750 km vs 1,352 km for the GA8 Airvan. The EMB 120 Brasilia operates at altitudes up to 9,083 m compared to 6,100 m for the GA8 Airvan. At 11,500 kg MTOW, the EMB 120 Brasilia is 6.3x the GA8 Airvan's 1,814 kg. The EMB 120 Brasilia has been produced in 357 units vs 250 for the GA8 Airvan. The EMB 120 Brasilia first flew 16 years before the GA8 Airvan (1979 vs 1995).
| 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 |
| Australian light utility aircraft, introduced in 2000, known for roles in humanitarian work, medical evacuations, and passenger transport. | |
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| Origin country | 🇦🇺 Australia |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | GippsAero |
| First flight | 3 March 1995 |
| Year introduced | 2000 |
| Number produced | 250 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
| 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 671 kW â—‰ |
| Wing area | 19.3 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 12.3 m â—‰ |
| Height | 3.9 m â—‰ |
| Length | 9.0 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 241 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,352 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 6,100 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 1,814 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 997 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 227 kW â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the EMB 120 Brasilia or GA8 Airvan?
The EMB 120 Brasilia is faster with a maximum speed of 608 km/h compared to the GA8 Airvan's 241 km/h, a difference of 367 km/h.
Which has longer range, the EMB 120 Brasilia or GA8 Airvan?
The EMB 120 Brasilia has a longer range at 1,750 km compared to the GA8 Airvan's 1,352 km.
Which can fly higher, the EMB 120 Brasilia or GA8 Airvan?
The EMB 120 Brasilia has a higher service ceiling at 9,083 meters (29,799 ft) compared to the GA8 Airvan's 6,100 meters (20,013 ft).
Which is heavier, the EMB 120 Brasilia or GA8 Airvan?
The EMB 120 Brasilia has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 11,500 kg compared to the GA8 Airvan's 1,814 kg.
Which is larger, the EMB 120 Brasilia or GA8 Airvan?
The EMB 120 Brasilia is longer at 20.0 meters compared to the GA8 Airvan's 8.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the EMB 120 Brasilia or GA8 Airvan?
The EMB 120 Brasilia entered service first in 1985, 15 years before the GA8 Airvan which entered service in 2000.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the EMB 120 Brasilia or GA8 Airvan?
The EMB 120 Brasilia has been produced in greater numbers with 357 units compared to 250 units of the GA8 Airvan.