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EMB 312 Tucano vs Yak-52

Embraer EMB 312 Tucano military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇧🇷 EMB 312 Tucano
Yakovlev Yak-52 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Yak-52
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Specifications
EMB 312 Tucano Yak-52
Origin country 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Embraer Yakovlev
First flight 16 August 1980 1 January 1976
Year introduced 1983 1979
Number produced 624 units 1815 units
Average unit price $1.7 million --
Wing area 19.4 m² 15.0 m²
Wingspan 11.1 m 9.3 m
Height 3.4 m 2.7 m
Length 9.9 m 7.7 m
Maximum speed 448 km/h 285 km/h
Operational range 1,916 km 550 km
Service ceiling 9,145 m 4,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,175 kg 1,305 kg
Empty weight 1,870 kg 1,015 kg
Total thrust 1 x 559 kW 1 x 265 kW
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Overview

The EMB 312 Tucano and the Yak-52 are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Embraer and Yakovlev respectively.

Top speed is 448 km/h for the EMB 312 Tucano vs 285 km/h for the Yak-52. The EMB 312 Tucano has an operational range of 1,916 km vs 550 km for the Yak-52. The EMB 312 Tucano operates at altitudes up to 9,145 m compared to 4,000 m for the Yak-52. At 3,175 kg MTOW, the EMB 312 Tucano is 2.4x the Yak-52's 1,305 kg.

The EMB 312 Tucano has been produced in 624 units vs 1,815 for the Yak-52. The Yak-52 first flew 4 years before the EMB 312 Tucano (1976 vs 1980).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the EMB 312 Tucano or Yak-52?
The EMB 312 Tucano is faster with a maximum speed of 448 km/h compared to the Yak-52's 285 km/h, a difference of 163 km/h.
Which has longer range, the EMB 312 Tucano or Yak-52?
The EMB 312 Tucano has a longer range at 1,916 km compared to the Yak-52's 550 km.
Which can fly higher, the EMB 312 Tucano or Yak-52?
The EMB 312 Tucano has a higher service ceiling at 9,145 meters (30,003 ft) compared to the Yak-52's 4,000 meters (13,123 ft).
Which is heavier, the EMB 312 Tucano or Yak-52?
The EMB 312 Tucano has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,175 kg compared to the Yak-52's 1,305 kg.
Which is larger, the EMB 312 Tucano or Yak-52?
The EMB 312 Tucano is longer at 9.9 meters compared to the Yak-52's 7.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the EMB 312 Tucano or Yak-52?
The Yak-52 entered service first in 1979, 4 years before the EMB 312 Tucano which entered service in 1983.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the EMB 312 Tucano or Yak-52?
The Yak-52 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,815 units compared to 624 units of the EMB 312 Tucano.