EMB 110 vs F406 Caravan II
| Brazilian regional airliner, developed in the late 1960s, widely used for regional air service and military transport worldwide. | |
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| Origin country | 🇧🇷 Brazil |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Embraer |
| First flight | 26 October 1968 |
| Year introduced | 1973 |
| Number produced | 503 units |
| Average unit price | $2 million |
| French civilian utility aircraft, operational since the 1980s, frequently used for surveillance, cargo transport, and passenger services. | |
| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Reims-Cessna |
| First flight | 22 September 1983 |
| Year introduced | 1985 |
| Number produced | 99 units |
| Average unit price | $3 million |
| Wing area | 29.1 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 15.3 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.9 m â—‰ |
| Length | 15.1 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 459 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,964 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 6,550 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 5,900 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 3,590 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 0 â—‰ |
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| Wing area | 24.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 15.1 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.0 m â—‰ |
| Length | 12.0 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 423 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 2,135 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 9,144 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 4,246 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 2,283 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 373 kW â—‰ |
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Performance Radar Chart
Photo of EMB 110 by Irma Carranza.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the EMB 110 or F406 Caravan II?
The EMB 110 is faster with a maximum speed of 459 km/h compared to the F406 Caravan II's 423 km/h, a difference of 36 km/h.
Which has longer range, the EMB 110 or F406 Caravan II?
The F406 Caravan II has a longer range at 2,135 km compared to the EMB 110's 1,964 km.
Which can fly higher, the EMB 110 or F406 Caravan II?
The F406 Caravan II has a higher service ceiling at 9,144 meters (30,000 ft) compared to the EMB 110's 6,550 meters (21,489 ft).
Which is heavier, the EMB 110 or F406 Caravan II?
The EMB 110 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,900 kg compared to the F406 Caravan II's 4,246 kg.
Which is larger, the EMB 110 or F406 Caravan II?
The EMB 110 is longer at 15.1 meters compared to the F406 Caravan II's 12.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the EMB 110 or F406 Caravan II?
The F406 Caravan II is more expensive at approximately $3.0 million per unit compared to the EMB 110 at $2.0 million.
Which entered service first, the EMB 110 or F406 Caravan II?
The EMB 110 entered service first in 1973, 12 years before the F406 Caravan II which entered service in 1985.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the EMB 110 or F406 Caravan II?
The EMB 110 has been produced in greater numbers with 503 units compared to 99 units of the F406 Caravan II.