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Measured figures
An-72 · Length
Single source28.07 m (92 ft 1 in)[source]
EMB 120 · Length
Single sourceConfiguration
| Specification | Antonov An-72 | Embraer EMB 120 Brasilia |
|---|---|---|
| Crew | five[source] | 2 pilots and 1 flight attendant[source] |
| Type | Transport aircraft[source] | Turboprop regional airliner[source] |
| National origin | Soviet Union[source] | Brazil[source] |
| Manufacturer | Antonov[source] | Embraer |
20 m (65 ft 7 in)[source]
An-72 · Range
Single source4,325 km (2,688 mi, 2,336 nmi)[source]
EMB 120 · 30 passengers, reserves for
Single sourceEMB 120 · divert and 45 minute hold
Single source1,750 km (1,090 mi, 940 nmi) (30 passengers, reserves for 185 km (115 mi; 100 nmi) divert and 45 minute hold)[source]
EMB 120 · 2 × Pratt & Whitney Canada PW118 , PW118A or PW118B turboprop engines each
Single source2 × Pratt & Whitney Canada PW118 , PW118A or PW118B turboprop engines, 1,340 kW (1,800 hp) each[source]
An-72 · 2 × Lotarev D-36 series 1A Turbofan thrust each
Single source2 × Lotarev D-36 series 1A Turbofan, 63.9 kN (14,330 lbf) thrust each[source]
Bars compare reported quantities only. A larger figure does not make a system better; configurations and test conditions differ.
| Status | In service[source] | In service[source] |
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| Primary users | Russian Aerospace Forces Russian Navy Angolan Air Force Soviet Air Force (historical)[source] | Brazilian Air Force Ameriflight Swiftair (Former) InterCaribbean Airways[source] |
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| Number built | 133[source] | 727 105 (passenger service)[source] |
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| Manufactured | 1977–2002[source] | 1983–2001[source] |
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| First flight | 31 August 1977 ( 1977-08-31 )[source] | 27 July 1983[source] |
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| Developed into | Antonov An-71 Antonov An-74[source] | Embraer/FMA CBA 123 Vector Embraer ERJ family[source] |
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| Capacity | up to 52 passengers or 10 tonnes of cargo[source] | 30-36 passengers[source] |
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| Introduction date | — | October 1985[source] |
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| Airfoil | — | root: NACA 23018 mod. ; tip: NACA 23012[source] |
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| Propellers | — | 4-bladed Hamilton Standard 14RF19 constant-speed, fully-feathering[source] |
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| Stall speed | — | 162 km/h (101 mph, 87 kn) (flaps down) ( CAS )[source] |
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| Take-off run | — | 1,420 m (4,660 ft)[source] |
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| Reported operators |
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