EMB 312 Tucano vs G-120
The EMB 312 Tucano and the G-120 are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Embraer and Grob respectively. Top speed is 448 km/h for the EMB 312 Tucano vs 435 km/h for the G-120. The EMB 312 Tucano has an operational range of 1,916 km vs 1,540 km for the G-120. The EMB 312 Tucano operates at altitudes up to 9,145 m compared to 5,486 m for the G-120. At 3,175 kg MTOW, the EMB 312 Tucano is 2.1x the G-120's 1,490 kg. The EMB 312 Tucano has been produced in 624 units vs 215 for the G-120. The EMB 312 Tucano first flew 19 years before the G-120 (1980 vs 1999).
| Brazilian military trainer aircraft, utilized heavily in the 1980s, known for participation in the Iran–Iraq war. | |
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| Origin country | 🇧🇷 Brazil |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Embraer |
| First flight | 16 August 1980 |
| Year introduced | 1983 |
| Number produced | 624 units |
| Average unit price | $1.7 million |
| German trainer aircraft, utilized worldwide for military pilot training, developed in the late 20th century. | |
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| Origin country | 🇩🇪 Germany |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Grob |
| First flight | 1 January 1999 |
| Year introduced | 1999 |
| Number produced | 215 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
| Wing area | 19.4 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 11.1 m ◉ |
| Height | 3.4 m ◉ |
| Length | 9.9 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 448 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,916 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 9,145 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 3,175 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 1,870 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 559 kW ◉ |
| Wing area | 13.3 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 10.2 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.7 m ◉ |
| Length | 8.1 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 435 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,540 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 5,486 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 1,490 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 1,080 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 194 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the EMB 312 Tucano or G-120?
The EMB 312 Tucano is faster with a maximum speed of 448 km/h compared to the G-120's 435 km/h, a difference of 13 km/h.
Which has longer range, the EMB 312 Tucano or G-120?
The EMB 312 Tucano has a longer range at 1,916 km compared to the G-120's 1,540 km.
Which can fly higher, the EMB 312 Tucano or G-120?
The EMB 312 Tucano has a higher service ceiling at 9,145 meters (30,003 ft) compared to the G-120's 5,486 meters (17,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the EMB 312 Tucano or G-120?
The EMB 312 Tucano has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,175 kg compared to the G-120's 1,490 kg.
Which is larger, the EMB 312 Tucano or G-120?
The EMB 312 Tucano is longer at 9.9 meters compared to the G-120's 8.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the EMB 312 Tucano or G-120?
The EMB 312 Tucano entered service first in 1983, 16 years before the G-120 which entered service in 1999.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the EMB 312 Tucano or G-120?
The EMB 312 Tucano has been produced in greater numbers with 624 units compared to 215 units of the G-120.