Embraer EMB 110C(N) Bandeirante

Embraer · Brazil · first flew 1973 · transport aircraft

The EMB 110C(N) is a navigation-and-calibration or survey-configured variant of the Bandeirante, adapted from the basic airframe to carry specialist electronic or survey equipment for non-standard operational roles.

Recognition (WEFT)

W — Wings	Low-mounted, tapered
E — Engines	2 × turboprop, wing-mounted
F — Fuselage	14.91 m fuselage
T — Tail	Conventional

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Navigation and survey-configured Bandeirante variant
Twin PT6A turboprops on low tapered wing
Additional sensor or antenna fits for specialist roles

Externally similar to other Bandeirante variants; specialist antennas or sensor housings beneath the fuselage may distinguish it at close range.

Specifications

The Embraer EMB 110C(N) 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: 2-3 crew + specialist operators.

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History

Embraer tailored the versatile Bandeirante airframe to multiple roles throughout the 1970s and 1980s; the C(N) designation indicates a configuration specific to navigation-aid calibration or a related specialist function operated by the Brazilian Air Force.

Variants

One of more than a dozen Bandeirante variants; the C series broadly denotes cargo or specialist configured airframes within the EMB 110 family.

Where you'll see it

Operated by the Brazilian Air Force for technical and calibration duties; the basic airframe was the same as other Bandeirante variants.

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