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Embraer EMB 120 Brasilia

The pressurized, 30-seat Brasilia followed the Bandeirante as an Embraer regional turboprop for airline service.

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Overview

The pressurized, 30-seat Brasilia followed the Bandeirante as an Embraer regional turboprop for airline service.

Advantages

  • Pressurized cabin and turboprop efficiency on short regional sectors.

Limitations

  • Published cabin layouts and operating data vary by operator and aircraft modification.
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Identification

Detailed identification notes are being prepared for this entry.

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Aircraft line

FamilyEmbraer EMB 120 Brasilia
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Technical notes

Technical notes

  • The EMB 120 uses a T-tail and a supercritical wing.
  • Its two Pratt & Whitney Canada PW115-series turboprops distinguish it from Embraer's later regional jets.
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