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EMB 110 vs EMB 121 Xingu

EMB 110 vs EMB 121 Xingu at a glance — top speed 459 vs 467 km/h, range 1,964 vs 1,230 km, max takeoff weight 5,900 vs 5,670 kg, built 503 vs 106 units.

Embraer EMB 110 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇧🇷 EMB 110
Embraer EMB 121 Xingu military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇧🇷 EMB 121 Xingu
Specifications
EMB 110 EMB 121 Xingu
Origin country 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇧🇷 Brazil
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Embraer Embraer
First flight 26 October 1968 10 October 1976
Year introduced 1973 1977
Number produced 503 units 106 units
Average unit price $2 million --
Wing area 29.1 m² 27.5 m²
Wingspan 15.3 m 14.1 m
Height 4.9 m 4.8 m
Length 15.1 m 12.3 m
Maximum speed 459 km/h 467 km/h
Operational range 1,964 km 1,230 km
Service ceiling 6,550 m 8,534 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,900 kg 5,670 kg
Empty weight 3,590 kg 3,710 kg
Total thrust -- 2 x 559 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the EMB 110 or EMB 121 Xingu?
The EMB 121 Xingu is faster with a maximum speed of 467 km/h compared to the EMB 110's 459 km/h, a difference of 8 km/h.
Which has longer range, the EMB 110 or EMB 121 Xingu?
The EMB 110 has a longer range at 1,964 km compared to the EMB 121 Xingu's 1,230 km.
Which can fly higher, the EMB 110 or EMB 121 Xingu?
The EMB 121 Xingu has a higher service ceiling at 8,534 meters (27,998 ft) compared to the EMB 110's 6,550 meters (21,489 ft).
Which is heavier, the EMB 110 or EMB 121 Xingu?
The EMB 110 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,900 kg compared to the EMB 121 Xingu's 5,670 kg.
Which is larger, the EMB 110 or EMB 121 Xingu?
The EMB 110 is longer at 15.1 meters compared to the EMB 121 Xingu's 12.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the EMB 110 or EMB 121 Xingu?
The EMB 110 entered service first in 1973, 4 years before the EMB 121 Xingu which entered service in 1977.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the EMB 110 or EMB 121 Xingu?
The EMB 110 has been produced in greater numbers with 503 units compared to 106 units of the EMB 121 Xingu.