ATR-42 vs EMB 120 Brasilia
French-Italian regional airliner, noteworthy for operations throughout 1980s-2000s with more than 100 operators worldwide. | |
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Origin country | 🇫🇷 France 🇮🇹 Italy |
Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
Manufacturer | ATR |
First flight | 16 August 1984 |
Year of introduction | 1985 |
Number produced | 497 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 | 54.5 m² ◉ |
Wingspan | 24.6 m â—‰ |
Height | 7.6 m â—‰ |
Length | 22.7 m â—‰ |
Maximum speed | -- km/h |
Service ceiling | 7,620 m â—‰ |
Max. takeoff weight | 18,600 kg â—‰ |
Empty weight | 11,250 kg â—‰ |
Total thrust | 2 x 1,790 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 |
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-42 by ATR Aircrafts.
Photo of EMB 120 Brasilia by Brazilian Ministry of Defence.