EMB 312 Tucano vs EMB-314 Super Tucano

Overview

The EMB 312 Tucano is a Military Training Aircraft built by Embraer, while the EMB-314 Super Tucano is a Combat Aircraft by Embraer.

Top speed is 448 km/h for the EMB 312 Tucano vs 590 km/h for the EMB-314 Super Tucano. The EMB 312 Tucano has an operational range of 1,916 km vs 1,330 km for the EMB-314 Super Tucano. The EMB-314 Super Tucano operates at altitudes up to 10,668 m compared to 9,145 m for the EMB 312 Tucano.

The EMB 312 Tucano has been produced in 624 units vs 260 for the EMB-314 Super Tucano. Unit cost is $1.7M for the EMB 312 Tucano vs $10M for the EMB-314 Super Tucano. The EMB 312 Tucano first flew 19 years before the EMB-314 Super Tucano (1980 vs 1999).

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 πŸ‡§πŸ‡· 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
Brazilian turboprop light attack and counter-insurgency aircraft, designed in the late 20th century, extensively used for border patrol, training, and aerial interception.
Embraer EMB-314 Super Tucano Combat profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡§πŸ‡· Brazil
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Embraer
First flight 2 June 1999
Year introduced 2003
Number produced 260 units
Average unit price $10 million
Wing area 19.4 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 11.1 m β—‰
Height 3.4 m β—‰
Length 9.9 m β—‰
Maximum speed 448 km/h β—‰
Operational range 1,916 km β—‰
Service ceiling 9,145 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 3,175 kg β—‰
Empty weight 1,870 kg β—‰
Total thrust 1 x 559 kW β—‰
Wing area 19.4 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 11.1 m β—‰
Height 4.0 m β—‰
Length 11.4 m β—‰
Maximum speed 590 km/h β—‰
Operational range 1,330 km β—‰
Service ceiling 10,668 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 5,400 kg β—‰
Empty weight 3,200 kg β—‰
Total thrust 1 x 1,196 kW β—‰

Performance Radar Chart

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the EMB 312 Tucano or EMB-314 Super Tucano?
The EMB-314 Super Tucano is faster with a maximum speed of 590 km/h compared to the EMB 312 Tucano's 448 km/h, a difference of 142 km/h.
Which has longer range, the EMB 312 Tucano or EMB-314 Super Tucano?
The EMB 312 Tucano has a longer range at 1,916 km compared to the EMB-314 Super Tucano's 1,330 km.
Which can fly higher, the EMB 312 Tucano or EMB-314 Super Tucano?
The EMB-314 Super Tucano has a higher service ceiling at 10,668 meters (35,000 ft) compared to the EMB 312 Tucano's 9,145 meters (30,003 ft).
Which is heavier, the EMB 312 Tucano or EMB-314 Super Tucano?
The EMB-314 Super Tucano has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,400 kg compared to the EMB 312 Tucano's 3,175 kg.
Which is larger, the EMB 312 Tucano or EMB-314 Super Tucano?
The EMB-314 Super Tucano is longer at 11.4 meters compared to the EMB 312 Tucano's 9.9 meters.
Which is more expensive, the EMB 312 Tucano or EMB-314 Super Tucano?
The EMB-314 Super Tucano is more expensive at approximately $10 million per unit compared to the EMB 312 Tucano at $1.7 million.
Which entered service first, the EMB 312 Tucano or EMB-314 Super Tucano?
The EMB 312 Tucano entered service first in 1983, 20 years before the EMB-314 Super Tucano which entered service in 2003.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the EMB 312 Tucano or EMB-314 Super Tucano?
The EMB 312 Tucano has been produced in greater numbers with 624 units compared to 260 units of the EMB-314 Super Tucano.