Embraer EMB 110E Bandeirante

Embraer · Brazil · first flew 1973 · transport aircraft

The EMB 110E is an electronics or equipment variant of the Bandeirante family, adapted for a specialist role within the Brazilian Air Force's diverse requirements for the type.

Recognition (WEFT)

W — Wings	Low-mounted, tapered
E — Engines	2 × turboprop, wing-mounted
F — Fuselage	Small circular fuselage with Brazilian Air Force markings
T — Tail	Conventional

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Electronic-configured Bandeirante for ECM or calibration
Twin PT6A turboprops, low tapered wing
Small circular fuselage with Brazilian Air Force markings

Externally near-identical to other Bandeirante variants at distance; specialist equipment fits may be visible on close inspection.

Specifications

The Embraer EMB 110E 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: 2-4.

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History

Embraer exploited the Bandeirante's roomy fuselage and reliable twin-turboprop powerplant by adapting it to numerous specialist roles; the E-suffix variant was tailored to a specific Brazilian Air Force requirement for electronic equipment carriage or surveillance.

Variants

Part of the extensive Bandeirante variant family; shares the core airframe with all other EMB 110 marks.

Where you'll see it

Brazilian Air Force use; specific operational details are limited, but the type followed the general pattern of Bandeirante service in domestic military aviation.

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