Embraer EMB 110B Bandeirante
Embraer · Brazil · first flew 1968 · transport aircraft
The Embraer EMB 110B Bandeirante is an early production variant of Brazil's first successful indigenous transport aircraft, a twin-turboprop commuter and utility type that launched Embraer's rise to global prominence.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, tapered |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 2 × turboprop, wing-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | Circular cross-section fuselage with small oval windows |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- Twin-turboprop commuter airliner from Brazil
- Circular cross-section fuselage with small oval windows
- Low tapered wing with Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A engines
Identified by the twin PT6A turboprops on the low tapered wing, the circular fuselage cross-section with small windows, and the upswept tail — a distinctive Brazilian design lineage.
Specifications
- The Embraer EMB 110B Bandeirante has a length of 14.91 m (49 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 15.33 m (50 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 452 km/h (281 mph).
- Typical crew: 2 crew + up to 18 passengers.
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History
The Bandeirante (meaning 'pioneer') was designed in the late 1960s under the guidance of Max Holste working with CTA, Brazil's aeronautical technical centre, and entered service with the Brazilian Air Force in 1973. The EMB 110B was one of the first civil variants, configured for passenger airline use.
Variants
The EMB 110 family encompasses more than a dozen variants for passenger, cargo, maritime patrol, and calibration roles; suffix letters indicate the specific configuration.
Where you'll see it
Operated by the Brazilian Air Force, regional carriers across Latin America, and numerous operators in Africa and Europe; the type proved particularly popular with small commuter airlines.
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