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EMB 312 Tucano vs Grob G-120

Embraer EMB 312 Tucano military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇧🇷 EMB 312 Tucano
Grob G-120 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇩🇪 Grob G-120
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Specifications
EMB 312 Tucano Grob G-120
Origin country 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇩🇪 Germany
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Embraer Grob
First flight 16 August 1980 1 January 1999
Year introduced 1983 1999
Number produced 624 units 215 units
Average unit price $1.7 million --
Wing area 19.4 m² 13.3 m²
Wingspan 11.1 m 10.2 m
Height 3.4 m 2.7 m
Length 9.9 m 8.1 m
Maximum speed 448 km/h 435 km/h
Operational range 1,916 km 1,540 km
Service ceiling 9,145 m 5,486 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,175 kg 1,490 kg
Empty weight 1,870 kg 1,080 kg
Total thrust 1 x 559 kW 1 x 194 kW
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Overview

The EMB 312 Tucano and the Grob 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 Grob G-120. The EMB 312 Tucano has an operational range of 1,916 km vs 1,540 km for the Grob G-120. The EMB 312 Tucano operates at altitudes up to 9,145 m compared to 5,486 m for the Grob G-120. At 3,175 kg MTOW, the EMB 312 Tucano is 2.1x the Grob G-120's 1,490 kg.

The EMB 312 Tucano has been produced in 624 units vs 215 for the Grob G-120. The EMB 312 Tucano first flew 19 years before the Grob G-120 (1980 vs 1999).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the EMB 312 Tucano or Grob G-120?
The EMB 312 Tucano is faster with a maximum speed of 448 km/h compared to the Grob G-120's 435 km/h, a difference of 13 km/h.
Which has longer range, the EMB 312 Tucano or Grob G-120?
The EMB 312 Tucano has a longer range at 1,916 km compared to the Grob G-120's 1,540 km.
Which can fly higher, the EMB 312 Tucano or Grob G-120?
The EMB 312 Tucano has a higher service ceiling at 9,145 meters (30,003 ft) compared to the Grob G-120's 5,486 meters (17,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the EMB 312 Tucano or Grob G-120?
The EMB 312 Tucano has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,175 kg compared to the Grob G-120's 1,490 kg.
Which is larger, the EMB 312 Tucano or Grob G-120?
The EMB 312 Tucano is longer at 9.9 meters compared to the Grob G-120's 8.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the EMB 312 Tucano or Grob G-120?
The EMB 312 Tucano entered service first in 1983, 16 years before the Grob G-120 which entered service in 1999.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the EMB 312 Tucano or Grob G-120?
The EMB 312 Tucano has been produced in greater numbers with 624 units compared to 215 units of the Grob G-120.