Embraer EMB 121 Xingu

EMB 121 Xingu
French Air and Space Force Xingu
Role Utility aircraft
National origin Brazil
Manufacturer Embraer
First flight 10 October 1976
Introduction 20 May 1977
Status Active
Primary users French Air and Space Force
Brazilian Air Force
Produced 1977-1987
Number built 106
Developed from EMB 110 Bandeirante

The Embraer EMB 121 Xingu (pronounced "shingoo") is a twin-turboprop fixed-wing aircraft built by the Brazilian aircraft manufacturer, Embraer. The design is based on the EMB 110 Bandeirante, using its wing and engine design merged with an all-new fuselage. The EMB 121 first flew on 10 October 1976.[1]

A modified form of the EMB 121, the EMB 121A1 Xingu II, was introduced on 4 September 1981 with a more powerful engine (PT6A-135), increased seating (8 or 9 passengers) and a larger fuel capacity.

Before production ceased in 1987, Embraer had produced 106 EMB 121 aircraft, 51 of which were exported to countries outside Brazil.[2]

  1. ^ Michell 1994, p.9
  2. ^ Cite error: The named reference ma was invoked but never defined (see the help page).

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