EMB 312 Tucano vs T-23 Uirapuru
Overview
The EMB 312 Tucano and the T-23 Uirapuru are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Embraer and Aerotec respectively.
Top speed is 448 km/h for the EMB 312 Tucano vs 225 km/h for the T-23 Uirapuru. The EMB 312 Tucano has an operational range of 1,916 km vs 800 km for the T-23 Uirapuru. The EMB 312 Tucano operates at altitudes up to 9,145 m compared to 4,500 m for the T-23 Uirapuru. At 3,175 kg MTOW, the EMB 312 Tucano is 3.8x the T-23 Uirapuru's 840 kg.
The EMB 312 Tucano has been produced in 624 units vs 155 for the T-23 Uirapuru. The T-23 Uirapuru first flew 15 years before the EMB 312 Tucano (1965 vs 1980).
| Brazilian military trainer aircraft, utilized heavily in the 1980s, known for participation in the Iran–Iraq war. | |
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| Origin country | 🇧🇷 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 military trainer aircraft, developed in the mid-1960s, used for primary flight training by South American air forces. | |
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| Origin country | 🇧🇷 Brazil |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Aerotec |
| First flight | 2 June 1965 |
| Year introduced | 1968 |
| Number produced | 155 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
| Wing area | 19.4 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 11.1 m ◉ |
| Height | 3.4 m ◉ |
| Length | 9.9 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 448 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,916 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 9,145 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 3,175 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 1,870 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 559 kW ◉ |
| Wing area | 13.5 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 8.5 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.7 m ◉ |
| Length | 6.6 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 225 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 800 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 4,500 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 840 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 540 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 120 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the EMB 312 Tucano or T-23 Uirapuru?
The EMB 312 Tucano is faster with a maximum speed of 448 km/h compared to the T-23 Uirapuru's 225 km/h, a difference of 223 km/h.
Which has longer range, the EMB 312 Tucano or T-23 Uirapuru?
The EMB 312 Tucano has a longer range at 1,916 km compared to the T-23 Uirapuru's 800 km.
Which can fly higher, the EMB 312 Tucano or T-23 Uirapuru?
The EMB 312 Tucano has a higher service ceiling at 9,145 meters (30,003 ft) compared to the T-23 Uirapuru's 4,500 meters (14,763 ft).
Which is heavier, the EMB 312 Tucano or T-23 Uirapuru?
The EMB 312 Tucano has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,175 kg compared to the T-23 Uirapuru's 840 kg.
Which is larger, the EMB 312 Tucano or T-23 Uirapuru?
The EMB 312 Tucano is longer at 9.9 meters compared to the T-23 Uirapuru's 6.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the EMB 312 Tucano or T-23 Uirapuru?
The T-23 Uirapuru entered service first in 1968, 15 years before the EMB 312 Tucano which entered service in 1983.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the EMB 312 Tucano or T-23 Uirapuru?
The EMB 312 Tucano has been produced in greater numbers with 624 units compared to 155 units of the T-23 Uirapuru.