Embraer EMB 121 Xingu

Embraer · Brazil · first flew 1976 · light aircraft

The Embraer EMB 121 Xingu is a Brazilian pressurised twin-turboprop executive aircraft derived from the EMB 110 Bandeirante, produced for both civil and military customers.

Recognition (WEFT)

W — Wings	Low-mounted, tapered
E — Engines	2 × turboprop, wing-mounted
F — Fuselage	Pressurised cabin derived from Bandeirante fuselage cross-section
T — Tail	T-tail

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Brazilian twin-turboprop executive transport with T-tail
Pressurised cabin derived from Bandeirante fuselage cross-section
Retractable tricycle undercarriage with fairings over main gear

A compact low-wing twin-turboprop with a T-tail; the Bandeirante-family fuselage cross-section and Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6 engines in streamlined nacelles are characteristic.

Specifications

The Embraer EMB 121 Xingu has a length of 12.25 m (40 ft).
It has a wingspan of 14.05 m (46 ft).
Its maximum speed is 450 km/h (280 mph).
Typical crew: 1-2 + up to 5 passengers.

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History

Developed in the mid-1970s as a more capable companion to the Bandeirante, the Xingu first flew in 1976. France became a significant military customer, using the type for crew training and liaison.

Variants

The Xingu I and Xingu II are the main variants, differing in engine and interior fit.

Where you'll see it

Operated by the French Air Force and Navy for pilot training and the Brazilian Air Force; a number remain in civil service.

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