EMB 312 Tucano vs TB-30 Epsilon
| 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 |
| French trainer aircraft from the 1980s, widely used by French, Greek, and Portuguese air forces for advanced pilot training. | |
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| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Socata |
| First flight | 22 December 1979 |
| Year introduced | 1984 |
| Number produced | 19 units |
| Average unit price | $1 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 ◉ |
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| Wing area | 9.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 7.9 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.7 m ◉ |
| Length | 7.6 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 356 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,300 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 7,010 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 1,250 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 932 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 224 kW ◉ |
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Performance Radar Chart
Photo of EMB 312 Tucano by Embraer.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the EMB 312 Tucano or TB-30 Epsilon?
The EMB 312 Tucano is faster with a maximum speed of 448 km/h compared to the TB-30 Epsilon's 356 km/h, a difference of 92 km/h.
Which has longer range, the EMB 312 Tucano or TB-30 Epsilon?
The EMB 312 Tucano has a longer range at 1,916 km compared to the TB-30 Epsilon's 1,300 km.
Which can fly higher, the EMB 312 Tucano or TB-30 Epsilon?
The EMB 312 Tucano has a higher service ceiling at 9,145 meters (30,003 ft) compared to the TB-30 Epsilon's 7,010 meters (22,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the EMB 312 Tucano or TB-30 Epsilon?
The EMB 312 Tucano has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,175 kg compared to the TB-30 Epsilon's 1,250 kg.
Which is larger, the EMB 312 Tucano or TB-30 Epsilon?
The EMB 312 Tucano is longer at 9.9 meters compared to the TB-30 Epsilon's 7.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the EMB 312 Tucano or TB-30 Epsilon?
The EMB 312 Tucano is more expensive at approximately $1.7 million per unit compared to the TB-30 Epsilon at $1.0 million.
Which entered service first, the EMB 312 Tucano or TB-30 Epsilon?
The EMB 312 Tucano entered service first in 1983, 1 years before the TB-30 Epsilon which entered service in 1984.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the EMB 312 Tucano or TB-30 Epsilon?
The EMB 312 Tucano has been produced in greater numbers with 624 units compared to 19 units of the TB-30 Epsilon.