EMBRAER EMB 121 XINGU

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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 October 10, 1976 and entered service on May 20, 1977 in both military and civil roles.
A modified form of the EMB 121, the 'EMB 121A1 Xingu III', was introduced on September 4, 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.

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Variants

Military Operators

Specifications (EMB 121 Xingu II)

References

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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

Military Operators

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★ Brazilian Air Force
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★ Armee de l'Air

★ Aviation Navale

Specifications (EMB 121 Xingu II)

References

★ EMB-121 information at Airliners.net

★ Endres, Gunter and Gething, Mike. (2002). ''Aircraft Recognition Guide'', (2nd Ed.). New York: Harper Collins Publishers. ISBN 0-00-713721-4

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