The Embraer EMB 120 Brasilia is a twin engine turboprop commuter aircraft designed and produced by Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer. Development of the Brasilia followed the success of Embraer’s EMB 110 Bandeirante, as Embraer wanted to produce a transport category airline. This initiative led to the creation of the EMB 120 Araguaia, EMB 123 Tapajos, and EMB 121 Xingu. Ahead of the official launching of these aircraft, the Araguaia’s name was changed to Brasilia. The Brasilia attracted immediate interest from regional airlines, especially many in the United States. The size, speed, and flight ceiling allowed faster and more direct services around North American and Europe, making it a more desirable choice than comparable aircraft.
Model No :
Embraer Emb 120 Brasilia
Country :
Brazil
Manufactured :
1985 to: Present
ICAO :
NA
Avionics :
Rockwell Collins Pro Line II
Engine :
2 X Pratt Whitney PWII8B turboprop
Power :
1,800 horse[Power]
Max Cruise Speed :
315 knots - 583 Km/h
Approach Speed :
NA
Travel Range :
800 Nautical Miles - 1,482 Kilometers
Fuel Economy :
0.94 nautical mile / gallon - 0.460 kilometres / litre
Service Ceiling :
32,000 feet
Rate of Climb :
12 feet/minute - 0.06metre/second
Take Off Distance :
1560 metre - 5,118.05 feet
Landing Distance :
1380 metre - 4,527.50 feet
Max Tak eOff Weight :
58,153 Kg - 128,204 lbs
Max Payload :
3,320 Kg - 7,319 lbs
Fuel Tank Capacity :
856 gallon - 3,238 litre
Baggage Volume :
6.3 m3 / 222 ft3
Seats Economy/General Class :
37 seats
Seats Business Class :
30 seats
Seats First Class :
0
Cabin Height :
1.76 metre - 5.77 feet
Cabin Width :
2.1 metre - 6.89 feet
Cabin Length :
9.38 metre - 30.77 feet
Exterior Length :
20 metre - 65.62 feet
Tail Height :
NA
Fuselage Diameter :
2.28 metre - 7.48 feet
Wing Span Rotor Diameter :
19.78 metre - 64.89 feet
The EMB 120 Brasilia was first manufactured in 1985 and sold for a base price of 11 million dollars USD. It is powered by two
Pratt and Whitney PWII8B turboprop engines that produce 1,800 horsepower allowing the aircraft to travel at a top cruising speed of 315 knots for a maximum range of 800 nautical miles. The EMB 120’s rate of climb is 1200 feet per minute and it has a service ceiling of 32,000 feet. In addition to space for its pilots and crew, the EMB 120 has 67 seats: 37 economy class and 30 business class.
Embraer, the manufacturer of the EMB 120 Brasilia, is a Brazilian aerospace conglomerate that manufactures commercial, military, executive, and agricultural aircraft in addition to providing aeronautical services and solutions. The company was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Embraer is the third largest producer of civil aircraft in the world, beaten only by
Boeing and Airbus. Other aircraft produced by Embraer include the EMB 202 Ipanema, 314 Super Tucano light attack aircraft,, AMX attack jet, Phenom 100, and the ERJ & E-Jet families of aircraft.
