ATR-72 vs EMB 120 Brasilia

French-Italian regional turboprop, notable for its extensive use in civil and commercial aviation since the late 1980s.
Picture of ATR-72
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.
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 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.