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Embraer EMB-110 Bandeirante
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EmbraerEMB-110Bandeirante

Tactical Transports · Brazil · 1973
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EmbraerEMB-110Bandeirante

Embraer EMB-110 Bandeirante
Embraer EMB-110 Bandeirante Photo: Ministério da Defesa · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 2.0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Payload
40
Short / Rough-Field Capability
70
Range
35
Cargo Versatility
50
Reliability
85
Self-Protection
10
Low-Altitude Capability
60
Versatility
75
Technology
30
Cost-Effectiveness
90
Origin Brazil
CategoryTactical Transports
EraCold War
In service1973–1990
Operators26 countries
Quantity503
Data Quality87%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
54
Tactical Transports MASS Rating
33/39
Cold War
155/215
All-Time
Tactical Transports · 10 axes scored
Payload
40
Short / Rough-Field Capability
70
Range
35
Cargo Versatility
50
Reliability
85
Self-Protection
10
Low-Altitude Capability
60
Versatility
75
Technology
30
Cost-Effectiveness
90
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the tactical transports category.
01 / Overview
Embraer EMB-110 Bandeirante
Country
Production
1973–1990
Quantity
503
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
TACTICAL TRANSPORTS · COLD WAR
33
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
92
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
54
tactical transports category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the tactical transports category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General5MOD.5
  • First Flight1968
  • Service Entry Year1973
  • Crew2
  • Primary Rolelight transport aircraft
  • In ServiceYes
◈Powerplant3MOD.3
  • Engine TypePratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-34
  • Number of Engines2
  • Power (each, turboprop)507 kW
▣Performance5MOD.5
  • Cruise Speed411 km/h
  • Top Speed411 km/h
  • Service Ceiling6,550 m
  • Maximum Range1,500 km
  • Takeoff Run800 m
◇Cargo & Capacity2MOD.2
  • Maximum Payload1,800 kg
  • Troop Capacity8
◆Dimensions & Weights5MOD.5
  • Length15.1 m
  • Wingspan17.4 m
  • Height4.4 m
  • Empty Weight3,670 kg
  • Max Takeoff Weight5,900 kg
▤Production2MOD.2
  • Total Built503
  • Operators45
⬢Service History2MOD.2
  • Production Start1968
  • Production End1990
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1969Sale: Brazil (80 units)
  2. 1973Production started
  3. 1990Production ended
53
years in service
17
years in production
503
units produced
26
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Inventory4country · 117units
117active
Embraer EMB-110 BandeiranteSALES3records
YearBuyerQuantityAmountPresent Value (2025)
1969Brazil80——
—Chile3——
—Chile6——
ⓘ "Present Value" is an estimated amount adjusted for inflation.
📚 Sources
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