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EMB 120 Brasilia vs Jetstream 31

EMB 120 Brasilia vs Jetstream 31 at a glance — top speed 608 vs 487 km/h, range 1,750 vs 1,260 km, max takeoff weight 11,500 vs 6,954 kg, built 357 vs 386 units.

Embraer EMB 120 Brasilia military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇧🇷 EMB 120 Brasilia
British Aerospace Jetstream 31 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Jetstream 31
Specifications
EMB 120 Brasilia Jetstream 31
Origin country 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Embraer British Aerospace
First flight 27 July 1979 28 March 1980
Year introduced 1985 1982
Number produced 357 units 386 units
Average unit price $5 million $8 million
Wing area 39.4 m² 25.0 m²
Wingspan 19.8 m 16.0 m
Height 6.4 m 5.3 m
Length 20.0 m 14.4 m
Maximum speed 608 km/h 487 km/h
Operational range 1,750 km 1,260 km
Service ceiling 9,083 m 7,620 m
Max. takeoff weight 11,500 kg 6,954 kg
Empty weight 7,070 kg 4,360 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,342 kW 2 x 671 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the EMB 120 Brasilia or Jetstream 31?
The EMB 120 Brasilia is faster with a maximum speed of 608 km/h compared to the Jetstream 31's 487 km/h, a difference of 121 km/h.
Which has longer range, the EMB 120 Brasilia or Jetstream 31?
The EMB 120 Brasilia has a longer range at 1,750 km compared to the Jetstream 31's 1,260 km.
Which can fly higher, the EMB 120 Brasilia or Jetstream 31?
The EMB 120 Brasilia has a higher service ceiling at 9,083 meters (29,799 ft) compared to the Jetstream 31's 7,620 meters (25,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the EMB 120 Brasilia or Jetstream 31?
The EMB 120 Brasilia has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 11,500 kg compared to the Jetstream 31's 6,954 kg.
Which is larger, the EMB 120 Brasilia or Jetstream 31?
The EMB 120 Brasilia is longer at 20.0 meters compared to the Jetstream 31's 14.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the EMB 120 Brasilia or Jetstream 31?
The Jetstream 31 is more expensive at approximately $8.0 million per unit compared to the EMB 120 Brasilia at $5.0 million.
Which entered service first, the EMB 120 Brasilia or Jetstream 31?
The Jetstream 31 entered service first in 1982, 3 years before the EMB 120 Brasilia which entered service in 1985.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the EMB 120 Brasilia or Jetstream 31?
The Jetstream 31 has been produced in greater numbers with 386 units compared to 357 units of the EMB 120 Brasilia.