Embraer EMB 110P2 Bandeirante

Embraer · Brazil · first flew 1977 · airliner

The EMB 110P2 Bandeirante is a stretched, higher-capacity passenger variant of Embraer's pioneering regional turboprop, seating up to 19 passengers. It became one of the most successful commuter aircraft of the 1970s and 1980s.

Recognition (WEFT)

W — Wings	Low-mounted, tapered
E — Engines	2 × turboprop, wing-mounted
F — Fuselage	15.1 m fuselage
T — Tail	Conventional

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Twin-turboprop Brazilian regional commuter
19-passenger low-wing layout
Circular windows and straight leading-edge nacelles

Identified by its slim, circular-section fuselage, low straight-tapered wing, twin Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A engines in long nacelles, and a pointed nose reminiscent of a small airliner.

Specifications

The Embraer EMB 110P2 Bandeirante has a length of 15.1 m (50 ft).
It has a wingspan of 15.33 m (50 ft).
Its maximum speed is 500 km/h (311 mph).
Typical crew: 2 crew, up to 19 passengers.

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History

Embraer launched the Bandeirante programme in the late 1960s to meet Brazilian Air Force and regional airline needs. The P2 variant introduced a lengthened fuselage over the baseline P1, allowing increased passenger capacity. Over 500 Bandeirantes of all marks were built, with deliveries to operators across the Americas, Europe, and Africa.

Variants

The 110 series encompasses the basic military C-95, the cargo P1, the stretched passenger P2, and numerous special-mission configurations including medevac and survey variants.

Where you'll see it

Served extensively with Brazilian regional carriers and the Fuerza Aérea Colombiana, and found use on commuter routes in the United States, France, and Australia.

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