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EMB 312 Tucano vs Hawker 400

Embraer EMB 312 Tucano military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇧🇷 EMB 312 Tucano
Beechcraft Hawker 400 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Hawker 400
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Specifications
EMB 312 Tucano Hawker 400
Origin country 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Embraer Beechcraft
First flight 16 August 1980 29 August 1978
Year introduced 1983 1978
Number produced 624 units 951 units
Average unit price $1.7 million $7.4 million
Wing area 19.4 m² 22.4 m²
Wingspan 11.1 m 13.3 m
Height 3.4 m 4.2 m
Length 9.9 m 14.8 m
Maximum speed 448 km/h 860 km/h
Operational range 1,916 km 4,000 km
Service ceiling 9,145 m 13,716 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,175 kg 7,303 kg
Empty weight 1,870 kg 4,559 kg
Total thrust 1 x 559 kW 2 x 658 kgf
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Overview

The EMB 312 Tucano and the Hawker 400 are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Embraer and Beechcraft respectively.

Top speed is 448 km/h for the EMB 312 Tucano vs 860 km/h for the Hawker 400. The EMB 312 Tucano has an operational range of 1,916 km vs 4,000 km for the Hawker 400. The Hawker 400 operates at altitudes up to 13,716 m compared to 9,145 m for the EMB 312 Tucano. At 7,303 kg MTOW, the Hawker 400 is 2.3x the EMB 312 Tucano's 3,175 kg.

The EMB 312 Tucano has been produced in 624 units vs 951 for the Hawker 400. Unit cost is $1.7M for the EMB 312 Tucano vs $7.4M for the Hawker 400. The Hawker 400 first flew 2 years before the EMB 312 Tucano (1978 vs 1980).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the EMB 312 Tucano or Hawker 400?
The Hawker 400 is faster with a maximum speed of 860 km/h compared to the EMB 312 Tucano's 448 km/h, a difference of 412 km/h.
Which has longer range, the EMB 312 Tucano or Hawker 400?
The Hawker 400 has a longer range at 4,000 km compared to the EMB 312 Tucano's 1,916 km.
Which can fly higher, the EMB 312 Tucano or Hawker 400?
The Hawker 400 has a higher service ceiling at 13,716 meters (45,000 ft) compared to the EMB 312 Tucano's 9,145 meters (30,003 ft).
Which is heavier, the EMB 312 Tucano or Hawker 400?
The Hawker 400 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 7,303 kg compared to the EMB 312 Tucano's 3,175 kg.
Which is larger, the EMB 312 Tucano or Hawker 400?
The Hawker 400 is longer at 14.8 meters compared to the EMB 312 Tucano's 9.9 meters.
Which is more expensive, the EMB 312 Tucano or Hawker 400?
The Hawker 400 is more expensive at approximately $7.4 million per unit compared to the EMB 312 Tucano at $1.7 million.
Which entered service first, the EMB 312 Tucano or Hawker 400?
The Hawker 400 entered service first in 1978, 5 years before the EMB 312 Tucano which entered service in 1983.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the EMB 312 Tucano or Hawker 400?
The Hawker 400 has been produced in greater numbers with 951 units compared to 624 units of the EMB 312 Tucano.