ATR-72 vs EMB 120 Brasilia
French-Italian regional turboprop, notable for its extensive use in civil and commercial aviation since the late 1980s. | |
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Origin country | 🇫🇷 France 🇮🇹 Italy |
Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
Manufacturer | ATR |
First flight | 27 October 1988 |
Year of introduction | 1989 |
Number produced | 1000 units |
Average unit price | $20 million |
Brazilian regional airliner, developed during the 1980s, known for its service with airlines for short-haul flights and military deployments. | |
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Origin country | 🇧🇷 Brazil |
Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
Manufacturer | Embraer |
First flight | 27 July 1979 |
Year of introduction | 1985 |
Number produced | 357 units |
Average unit price | $5 million |
Wing area | 61.0 m² ◉ |
Wingspan | 27.1 m â—‰ |
Height | 7.7 m â—‰ |
Length | 27.2 m â—‰ |
Maximum speed | 565 km/h â—‰ |
Service ceiling | 7,620 m â—‰ |
Max. takeoff weight | 22,500 kg â—‰ |
Empty weight | 12,950 kg â—‰ |
Total thrust | 2 x 2,051 kW â—‰ |
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—‰ |
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—‰ |
Performance Radar Chart
Photo of ATR-72 by ATR Aircrafts.
Photo of EMB 120 Brasilia by Brazilian Ministry of Defence.