ATR-42 vs EMB 120 Brasilia

French-Italian regional airliner, noteworthy for operations throughout 1980s-2000s with more than 100 operators worldwide.
Picture of ATR-42
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.
Picture of EMB 120 Brasilia
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.