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EMB 110 vs Fairchild Metroliner

Embraer EMB 110 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇧🇷 EMB 110
Swearingen Fairchild Metroliner military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Fairchild Metroliner
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Specifications
EMB 110 Fairchild Metroliner
Origin country 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Embraer Swearingen
First flight 26 October 1968 26 August 1969
Year introduced 1973 1972
Number produced 503 units 600 units
Average unit price $2 million --
Wing area 29.1 m² -- m²
Wingspan 15.3 m 14.1 m
Height 4.9 m 5.1 m
Length 15.1 m 12.9 m
Maximum speed 459 km/h 533 km/h
Operational range 1,964 km 1,100 km
Service ceiling 6,550 m 9,449 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,900 kg 6,350 kg
Empty weight 3,590 kg 3,963 kg
Total thrust -- 2 x 746 kW
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Overview

The EMB 110 and the Fairchild Metroliner are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Embraer and Swearingen respectively.

Top speed is 459 km/h for the EMB 110 vs 533 km/h for the Fairchild Metroliner. The EMB 110 has an operational range of 1,964 km vs 1,100 km for the Fairchild Metroliner. The Fairchild Metroliner operates at altitudes up to 9,449 m compared to 6,550 m for the EMB 110.

The EMB 110 has been produced in 503 units vs 600 for the Fairchild Metroliner. The EMB 110 first flew 1 years before the Fairchild Metroliner (1968 vs 1969).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the EMB 110 or Fairchild Metroliner?
The Fairchild Metroliner is faster with a maximum speed of 533 km/h compared to the EMB 110's 459 km/h, a difference of 74 km/h.
Which has longer range, the EMB 110 or Fairchild Metroliner?
The EMB 110 has a longer range at 1,964 km compared to the Fairchild Metroliner's 1,100 km.
Which can fly higher, the EMB 110 or Fairchild Metroliner?
The Fairchild Metroliner has a higher service ceiling at 9,449 meters (31,000 ft) compared to the EMB 110's 6,550 meters (21,489 ft).
Which is heavier, the EMB 110 or Fairchild Metroliner?
The Fairchild Metroliner has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,350 kg compared to the EMB 110's 5,900 kg.
Which is larger, the EMB 110 or Fairchild Metroliner?
The EMB 110 is longer at 15.1 meters compared to the Fairchild Metroliner's 12.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the EMB 110 or Fairchild Metroliner?
The Fairchild Metroliner entered service first in 1972, 1 years before the EMB 110 which entered service in 1973.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the EMB 110 or Fairchild Metroliner?
The Fairchild Metroliner has been produced in greater numbers with 600 units compared to 503 units of the EMB 110.