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EMB 312 Tucano vs T-34 Mentor

Embraer EMB 312 Tucano military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇧🇷 EMB 312 Tucano
Beechcraft T-34 Mentor military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-34 Mentor
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Specifications
EMB 312 Tucano T-34 Mentor
Origin country 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Embraer Beechcraft
First flight 16 August 1980 2 December 1948
Year introduced 1983 1953
Number produced 624 units 2300 units
Average unit price $1.7 million --
Wing area 19.4 m² 16.7 m²
Wingspan 11.1 m 10.2 m
Height 3.4 m 2.9 m
Length 9.9 m 8.8 m
Maximum speed 448 km/h 396 km/h
Operational range 1,916 km 1,311 km
Service ceiling 9,145 m 9,144 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,175 kg 4,300 kg
Empty weight 1,870 kg 2,960 kg
Total thrust 1 x 559 kW 1 x 559 kW
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Overview

The EMB 312 Tucano and the T-34 Mentor are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Embraer and Beechcraft respectively.

Top speed is 448 km/h for the EMB 312 Tucano vs 396 km/h for the T-34 Mentor. The EMB 312 Tucano has an operational range of 1,916 km vs 1,311 km for the T-34 Mentor. The EMB 312 Tucano operates at altitudes up to 9,145 m compared to 9,144 m for the T-34 Mentor.

The EMB 312 Tucano has been produced in 624 units vs 2,300 for the T-34 Mentor. The T-34 Mentor first flew 32 years before the EMB 312 Tucano (1948 vs 1980).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the EMB 312 Tucano or T-34 Mentor?
The EMB 312 Tucano is faster with a maximum speed of 448 km/h compared to the T-34 Mentor's 396 km/h, a difference of 52 km/h.
Which has longer range, the EMB 312 Tucano or T-34 Mentor?
The EMB 312 Tucano has a longer range at 1,916 km compared to the T-34 Mentor's 1,311 km.
Which can fly higher, the EMB 312 Tucano or T-34 Mentor?
The EMB 312 Tucano has a higher service ceiling at 9,145 meters (30,003 ft) compared to the T-34 Mentor's 9,144 meters (30,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the EMB 312 Tucano or T-34 Mentor?
The T-34 Mentor has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,300 kg compared to the EMB 312 Tucano's 3,175 kg.
Which is larger, the EMB 312 Tucano or T-34 Mentor?
The EMB 312 Tucano is longer at 9.9 meters compared to the T-34 Mentor's 8.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the EMB 312 Tucano or T-34 Mentor?
The T-34 Mentor entered service first in 1953, 30 years before the EMB 312 Tucano which entered service in 1983.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the EMB 312 Tucano or T-34 Mentor?
The T-34 Mentor has been produced in greater numbers with 2,300 units compared to 624 units of the EMB 312 Tucano.