Aircraft Type
Embraer EMB 120 Brasilia “Brasilia”
The Embraer EMB 120 Brasilia is a reliable regional turboprop aircraft that played a significant role in connecting smaller markets and regional routes across Latin America and internationally. It represents an important chapter in Embraer's early commercial aircraft development.
IATAEM2ICAOE120ManufacturerEmbraerScore7.40/10Range1,482 kmStatusIn Production
Pioneering Brazilian-designed regional turboprop aircraft that successfully demonstrated Brazil's emerging aerospace manufacturing capabilities in the 1980s and 1990s
Named after Brazil's capital city, the EMB 120 was one of Embraer's first successful commercial aircraft exports, helping establish the company's reputation in the global aviation market
Cabin Environment
How the Embraer EMB 120 Brasilia affects jetlag recovery
Technical Specifications
Dimensions
20 m
Length
21 m
Wingspan
6.2 m
Height
Performance
1,482 km
Range
540 km/h
Cruise Speed
2× Pratt & Whitney Canada PW118 turboprop
Engines
Embraer Family
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How It Compares
vs. Saab 340
✓Potentially lower operating costs for airlines
✗Slightly larger passenger capacity
vs. ATR 42
✓More modern avionics and potentially better fuel efficiency
✗Comparable range and passenger capacity
vs. Bombardier Dash 8
✓Compact size suitable for regional routes
✗Potentially older design compared to some competitors