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EMB 312 Tucano vs TB-30 Epsilon

Embraer EMB 312 Tucano military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇧🇷 EMB 312 Tucano
Socata TB-30 Epsilon military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 TB-30 Epsilon
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Specifications
EMB 312 Tucano TB-30 Epsilon
Origin country 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Embraer Socata
First flight 16 August 1980 22 December 1979
Year introduced 1983 1984
Number produced 624 units 19 units
Average unit price $1.7 million $1 million
Wing area 19.4 m² 9.0 m²
Wingspan 11.1 m 7.9 m
Height 3.4 m 2.7 m
Length 9.9 m 7.6 m
Maximum speed 448 km/h 356 km/h
Operational range 1,916 km 1,300 km
Service ceiling 9,145 m 7,010 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,175 kg 1,250 kg
Empty weight 1,870 kg 932 kg
Total thrust 1 x 559 kW 1 x 224 kW
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Overview

The EMB 312 Tucano and the TB-30 Epsilon are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Embraer and Socata respectively.

Top speed is 448 km/h for the EMB 312 Tucano vs 356 km/h for the TB-30 Epsilon. The EMB 312 Tucano has an operational range of 1,916 km vs 1,300 km for the TB-30 Epsilon. The EMB 312 Tucano operates at altitudes up to 9,145 m compared to 7,010 m for the TB-30 Epsilon. At 3,175 kg MTOW, the EMB 312 Tucano is 2.5x the TB-30 Epsilon's 1,250 kg.

The EMB 312 Tucano has been produced in 624 units vs 19 for the TB-30 Epsilon. Unit cost is $1.7M for the EMB 312 Tucano vs $1M for the TB-30 Epsilon. The TB-30 Epsilon first flew 1 years before the EMB 312 Tucano (1979 vs 1980).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the EMB 312 Tucano or TB-30 Epsilon?
The EMB 312 Tucano is faster with a maximum speed of 448 km/h compared to the TB-30 Epsilon's 356 km/h, a difference of 92 km/h.
Which has longer range, the EMB 312 Tucano or TB-30 Epsilon?
The EMB 312 Tucano has a longer range at 1,916 km compared to the TB-30 Epsilon's 1,300 km.
Which can fly higher, the EMB 312 Tucano or TB-30 Epsilon?
The EMB 312 Tucano has a higher service ceiling at 9,145 meters (30,003 ft) compared to the TB-30 Epsilon's 7,010 meters (22,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the EMB 312 Tucano or TB-30 Epsilon?
The EMB 312 Tucano has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,175 kg compared to the TB-30 Epsilon's 1,250 kg.
Which is larger, the EMB 312 Tucano or TB-30 Epsilon?
The EMB 312 Tucano is longer at 9.9 meters compared to the TB-30 Epsilon's 7.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the EMB 312 Tucano or TB-30 Epsilon?
The EMB 312 Tucano is more expensive at approximately $1.7 million per unit compared to the TB-30 Epsilon at $1.0 million.
Which entered service first, the EMB 312 Tucano or TB-30 Epsilon?
The EMB 312 Tucano entered service first in 1983, 1 years before the TB-30 Epsilon which entered service in 1984.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the EMB 312 Tucano or TB-30 Epsilon?
The EMB 312 Tucano has been produced in greater numbers with 624 units compared to 19 units of the TB-30 Epsilon.