Embraer EMB 121 Xingu Totally Explained

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The Embraer EMB 121 Xingu is a twin-turboprop fixed-wing aircraft built by the Brazilian aircraft manufacturer, Embraer. The design of this plane is based on the EMB 110 Bandeirante, borrowing its wing and engine design merged with an all-new fuselage. The EMB 121 first flew on 10 October 1976 and entered service on 20 May 1977 in both military and civil roles.
A modified form of the EMB 121, the EMB 121A1 Xingu III, was introduced on 4 September 1981 with a more powerful engine (PT6A-42), increased seating (8 or 9 passengers) and a larger fuel capacity.
Before production ceased in August 1987, Embraer had produced 106 EMB 121 aircraft, 51 of which were exported to countries outside Brazil. Today the French Air Force is the largest operator with 43 aircraft still in service.

Variants

VU-9 : Brazilian Air Force version.
EMB 121A Xingu I : Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-28
EMB 121A1 Xingu II : Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-135
EMB 121V Xingu III : Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-42
EMB 123 Tapajós: planned version with Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-45

Military Operators

Brazilian Air Force

Armee de l'Air

Aviation Navale

Specifications (EMB 121 Xingu II)

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