EMB 120 Brasilia vs Jetstream 41

Brazilian regional airliner, developed during the 1980s, known for its service with airlines for short-haul flights and military deployments.
Picture of EMB 120 Brasilia
Origin country 🇧🇷 Brazil
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Embraer
First flight 27 July 1979
Year introduced 1985
Number produced 357 units
Average unit price $5 million
British regional airliner from the 1990s, notable for its short-haul commercial flights and operations worldwide.
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer British Aerospace
First flight 25 September 1991
Year introduced 1992
Number produced 100 units
Average unit price $8 million
Wing area 39.4 m² ◉
Wingspan 19.8 m â—‰
Height 6.4 m â—‰
Length 20.0 m â—‰
Maximum speed 608 km/h â—‰
Operational range 1,750 km â—‰
Service ceiling 9,083 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 11,500 kg â—‰
Empty weight 7,070 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 1,342 kW â—‰
Profile drawing of Embraer EMB 120 Brasilia
Wing area 32.0 m² ◉
Wingspan 18.4 m â—‰
Height 5.5 m â—‰
Length 19.3 m â—‰
Maximum speed 547 km/h â—‰
Operational range 1,433 km â—‰
Service ceiling 7,925 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 10,886 kg â—‰
Empty weight 6,416 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 1,230 kW â—‰
Profile drawing of British Aerospace Jetstream 41

Performance Radar Chart

Photo of EMB 120 Brasilia by Brazilian Ministry of Defence.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the EMB 120 Brasilia or Jetstream 41?
The EMB 120 Brasilia is faster with a maximum speed of 608 km/h compared to the Jetstream 41's 547 km/h, a difference of 61 km/h.
Which has longer range, the EMB 120 Brasilia or Jetstream 41?
The EMB 120 Brasilia has a longer range at 1,750 km compared to the Jetstream 41's 1,433 km.
Which can fly higher, the EMB 120 Brasilia or Jetstream 41?
The EMB 120 Brasilia has a higher service ceiling at 9,083 meters (29,799 ft) compared to the Jetstream 41's 7,925 meters (26,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the EMB 120 Brasilia or Jetstream 41?
The EMB 120 Brasilia has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 11,500 kg compared to the Jetstream 41's 10,886 kg.
Which is larger, the EMB 120 Brasilia or Jetstream 41?
The EMB 120 Brasilia is longer at 20.0 meters compared to the Jetstream 41's 19.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the EMB 120 Brasilia or Jetstream 41?
The Jetstream 41 is more expensive at approximately $8.0 million per unit compared to the EMB 120 Brasilia at $5.0 million.
Which entered service first, the EMB 120 Brasilia or Jetstream 41?
The EMB 120 Brasilia entered service first in 1985, 7 years before the Jetstream 41 which entered service in 1992.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the EMB 120 Brasilia or Jetstream 41?
The EMB 120 Brasilia has been produced in greater numbers with 357 units compared to 100 units of the Jetstream 41.