Embraer EMB 110K Bandeirante

Embraer · Brazil · first flew 1973 · transport aircraft

The EMB 110K is a dedicated military cargo variant of the Bandeirante, featuring a reinforced cabin floor and a large cargo door to facilitate the carriage of freight, vehicles, and military supplies.

Recognition (WEFT)

W — Wings	Low-mounted, tapered
E — Engines	2 × turboprop, wing-mounted
F — Fuselage	Large cargo door on port rear fuselage
T — Tail	Conventional

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Military cargo Bandeirante with reinforced cabin floor
Twin turboprops on low tapered wing
Large cargo door on port rear fuselage

Distinguished from passenger Bandeirante variants by the cargo door visible on the rear fuselage; otherwise shares the twin-turboprop low-wing silhouette of all EMB 110 aircraft.

Specifications

The Embraer EMB 110K 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.

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History

The Brazilian Air Force required a utility transport that could operate from unprepared airstrips and carry a variety of cargo; the K variant addressed this by strengthening the cabin floor and adding a large loading door, making it a practical light freighter.

Variants

The K1 was a follow-on variant with further refinements; both K-series aircraft served alongside passenger Bandeirantes in the Brazilian Air Force inventory.

Where you'll see it

Operated by the Brazilian Air Force (FAB) for general transport and logistics support; also used for casualty evacuation and supply missions.

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