EMB 312 Tucano vs T-34 Mentor

Brazilian military trainer aircraft, utilized heavily in the 1980s, known for participation in the Iran–Iraq war.
Picture of EMB 312 Tucano
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
American military trainer aircraft, widely utilized from the 1950s, notable for its significant role in military flight training.
Picture of T-34 Mentor
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Beechcraft
First flight 2 December 1948
Year introduced 1953
Number produced 2300 units
Average unit price $-- million
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
Profile drawing of Embraer EMB 312 Tucano
Wing area 16.7 m²
Wingspan 10.2 m
Height 2.9 m
Length 8.8 m
Maximum speed -- km/h
Operational range 1,311 km
Service ceiling 9,144 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,300 kg
Empty weight 2,960 kg
Total thrust 1 x 559 kW
Profile drawing of Beechcraft T-34 Mentor

Performance Radar Chart

Photo of EMB 312 Tucano by Embraer. Photo of T-34 Mentor by US Navy.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the EMB 312 Tucano or T-34 Mentor?
The EMB 312 Tucano is faster with a maximum speed of 448 km/h compared to the T-34 Mentor's 0 km/h, a difference of 448 km/h.
Which has longer range, the EMB 312 Tucano or T-34 Mentor?
The EMB 312 Tucano has a longer range at 1,916 km compared to the T-34 Mentor's 1,311 km.
Which can fly higher, the EMB 312 Tucano or T-34 Mentor?
The EMB 312 Tucano has a higher service ceiling at 9,145 meters (30,003 ft) compared to the T-34 Mentor's 9,144 meters (30,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the EMB 312 Tucano or T-34 Mentor?
The T-34 Mentor has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,300 kg compared to the EMB 312 Tucano's 3,175 kg.
Which is larger, the EMB 312 Tucano or T-34 Mentor?
The EMB 312 Tucano is longer at 9.9 meters compared to the T-34 Mentor's 8.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the EMB 312 Tucano or T-34 Mentor?
The T-34 Mentor entered service first in 1953, 30 years before the EMB 312 Tucano which entered service in 1983.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the EMB 312 Tucano or T-34 Mentor?
The T-34 Mentor has been produced in greater numbers with 2,300 units compared to 624 units of the EMB 312 Tucano.