EMB 312 Tucano vs PC-9

Brazilian military trainer aircraft, utilized heavily in the 1980s, known for participation in the Iran–Iraq war.
Picture of EMB 312 Tucano
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
Swiss trainer aircraft, renowned for its use in aerobatics, globally employed for military flight training since the 1980s.
Origin country 🇨🇭 Switzerland
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Pilatus
First flight 7 May 1984
Year introduced 1987
Number produced 265 units
Average unit price $-- million
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
Profile drawing of Embraer EMB 312 Tucano
Wing area 16.3 m²
Wingspan 10.2 m
Height 3.3 m
Length 10.2 m
Maximum speed 593 km/h
Operational range 1,537 km
Service ceiling 11,600 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,200 kg
Empty weight 1,781 kg
Total thrust 1 x 708 kW
Profile drawing of Pilatus PC-9

Performance Radar Chart

Photo of EMB 312 Tucano by Embraer.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the EMB 312 Tucano or PC-9?
The PC-9 is faster with a maximum speed of 593 km/h compared to the EMB 312 Tucano's 448 km/h, a difference of 145 km/h.
Which has longer range, the EMB 312 Tucano or PC-9?
The EMB 312 Tucano has a longer range at 1,916 km compared to the PC-9's 1,537 km.
Which can fly higher, the EMB 312 Tucano or PC-9?
The PC-9 has a higher service ceiling at 11,600 meters (38,057 ft) compared to the EMB 312 Tucano's 9,145 meters (30,003 ft).
Which is heavier, the EMB 312 Tucano or PC-9?
The PC-9 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,200 kg compared to the EMB 312 Tucano's 3,175 kg.
Which is larger, the EMB 312 Tucano or PC-9?
The PC-9 is longer at 10.2 meters compared to the EMB 312 Tucano's 9.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the EMB 312 Tucano or PC-9?
The EMB 312 Tucano entered service first in 1983, 4 years before the PC-9 which entered service in 1987.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the EMB 312 Tucano or PC-9?
The EMB 312 Tucano has been produced in greater numbers with 624 units compared to 265 units of the PC-9.