CN-235 vs EMB 120 Brasilia
Spanish-Indonesian transport aircraft, widespread use in the civil sector, military services, and humanitarian aid, developed during the late 20th century. | |
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Origin country | 🇪🇸 Spain 🇮🇩 Indonesia |
Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
Manufacturer | CASA |
First flight | 11 November 1983 |
Year of introduction | 1988 |
Number produced | 354 units |
Average unit price | $25 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 | 59.1 m² ◉ |
Wingspan | 25.8 m â—‰ |
Height | 8.2 m â—‰ |
Length | 21.4 m â—‰ |
Maximum speed | 450 km/h â—‰ |
Operational range | 5,060 km |
Service ceiling | 9,144 m â—‰ |
Max. takeoff weight | 16,500 kg â—‰ |
Empty weight | 8,800 kg â—‰ |
Total thrust | 2 x 1,305 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—‰ |
Operational range | -- km |
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 EMB 120 Brasilia by Brazilian Ministry of Defence.