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EMB 120 Brasilia vs Fairchild Metroliner

EMB 120 Brasilia vs Fairchild Metroliner at a glance — top speed 608 vs 533 km/h, range 1,750 vs 1,100 km, max takeoff weight 11,500 vs 6,350 kg, built 357 vs 600 units.

Embraer EMB 120 Brasilia military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇧🇷 EMB 120 BrasiliaFull specs
Swearingen Fairchild Metroliner military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Fairchild MetrolinerFull specs
Specifications
EMB 120 Brasilia Fairchild Metroliner
Origin country 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Embraer Swearingen
First flight 27 July 1979 26 August 1969
Year introduced 1985 1972
Number produced 357 units 600 units
Average unit price $5 million --
Wing area 39.4 m² -- m²
Wingspan 19.8 m 14.1 m
Height 6.4 m 5.1 m
Length 20.0 m 12.9 m
Maximum speed 608 km/h 533 km/h
Operational range 1,750 km 1,100 km
Service ceiling 9,083 m 9,449 m
Max. takeoff weight 11,500 kg 6,350 kg
Empty weight 7,070 kg 3,963 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,342 kW 2 x 746 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the EMB 120 Brasilia or Fairchild Metroliner?
The EMB 120 Brasilia is faster with a maximum speed of 608 km/h compared to the Fairchild Metroliner's 533 km/h, a difference of 75 km/h.
Which has longer range, the EMB 120 Brasilia or Fairchild Metroliner?
The EMB 120 Brasilia has a longer range at 1,750 km compared to the Fairchild Metroliner's 1,100 km.
Which can fly higher, the EMB 120 Brasilia or Fairchild Metroliner?
The Fairchild Metroliner has a higher service ceiling at 9,449 meters (31,000 ft) compared to the EMB 120 Brasilia's 9,083 meters (29,799 ft).
Which is heavier, the EMB 120 Brasilia or Fairchild Metroliner?
The EMB 120 Brasilia has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 11,500 kg compared to the Fairchild Metroliner's 6,350 kg.
Which is larger, the EMB 120 Brasilia or Fairchild Metroliner?
The EMB 120 Brasilia is longer at 20.0 meters compared to the Fairchild Metroliner's 12.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the EMB 120 Brasilia or Fairchild Metroliner?
The Fairchild Metroliner entered service first in 1972, 13 years before the EMB 120 Brasilia which entered service in 1985.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the EMB 120 Brasilia or Fairchild Metroliner?
The Fairchild Metroliner has been produced in greater numbers with 600 units compared to 357 units of the EMB 120 Brasilia.