EMB 312 Tucano vs TB-30 Epsilon

Overview

The EMB 312 Tucano and the TB-30 Epsilon are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Embraer and Socata respectively.

Top speed is 448 km/h for the EMB 312 Tucano vs 356 km/h for the TB-30 Epsilon. The EMB 312 Tucano has an operational range of 1,916 km vs 1,300 km for the TB-30 Epsilon. The EMB 312 Tucano operates at altitudes up to 9,145 m compared to 7,010 m for the TB-30 Epsilon. At 3,175 kg MTOW, the EMB 312 Tucano is 2.5x the TB-30 Epsilon's 1,250 kg.

The EMB 312 Tucano has been produced in 624 units vs 19 for the TB-30 Epsilon. Unit cost is $1.7M for the EMB 312 Tucano vs $1M for the TB-30 Epsilon. The TB-30 Epsilon first flew 1 years before the EMB 312 Tucano (1979 vs 1980).

EMB 312 Tucano

Brazilian military trainer aircraft, utilized heavily in the 1980s, known for participation in the Iran–Iraq war.
Embraer EMB 312 Tucano Training profile drawing
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
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TB-30 Epsilon

French trainer aircraft from the 1980s, widely used by French, Greek, and Portuguese air forces for advanced pilot training.
Socata TB-30 Epsilon Training profile drawing
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
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EMB 312 Tucano

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 ◉

TB-30 Epsilon

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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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.

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