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Embraer

Embraer EMB-120 Brasília

E120
Fora do escopo executivo · Regional / Comercial
Regional AirlinerDiscontinued1985–2001
Range
945 NM · 1,750 km
MTOW
11,990 kg
Cruise
320 kt · 593 km/h
Seats
—
seats under review
Used price
US$ 932,000

The Embraer EMB-120 Brasília is a regional airliner produced between 1985 and 2001. Price: the Embraer EMB-120 Brasília is out of production and, used, the market median is around US$ 932,000. Median from Jet Tracker's price research as of 06/2026. It has a range of 945 nm, a cruise speed of 320 kt (593 km/h). There are 2 aircraft from this family for sale today, across 2 listings on the portals Jet Tracker tracks (global market, not Brazil only).

Source: RAB-ANAC (data as of 11/10/2026) and Jet Tracker catalog (spec sheet reviewed on 10/9/2026).

Acquisition price · pre-owned market
limited data2 active listings (global)Jet Tracker curation · 5 sources · 6/4/2026
US$ 932.0KR$ 5.2M
market medianaging ≈ −2.4%/yr−48% vs Turboprop Twin Medium median
Entry
US$ 820.0K
model year 1990
Best value
US$ 932.0K
model year 1995
Top of range
US$ 1.1M
model year 2000
Basis
Valuation
Bluebook + market
Minimum
US$ 650.0K
R$ 3.6M
Median
US$ 932.0K
R$ 5.2M
Maximum
US$ 1.4M
R$ 7.8M
Depreciation curve by year of manufacture
CAGR +2.5%/yr·1990→2000
Market median by vintage (USD). Light-blue band = min/max range observed across real listings. Points without reliable public listings (n ≤ 1) use Bluebook/curve interpolation and are flagged as lower confidence.
3 of 3 points with reduced confidence (n ≤ 1 listing observed). The estimate for these years comes from Aircraft Bluebook / market-curve interpolation, not from direct listings.
Landed in Brazil

Index ≈ ×1.15 to ×1.44 on the aircraft value, already with ferry, ANAC nationalization, IPI and ICMS.

Through a qualified importer
US$ 748.1K – 1.7M
R$ 4.2M – 9.7M · Agreement 75/91 · IPI + ICMS ~7 to 12%
Direct import
US$ 859.3K – 2.0M
R$ 4.8M – 11.2M · IPI + full ICMS ~25 to 32%

Market estimate: value + ferry + ANAC nationalization + taxes, no legal review. II, PIS and COFINS are 0% for aircraft (NCM 88.02); IPI is 6.5% (3.25% for air taxi) until Dec 31, 2026; ~4% ICMS only through a qualified importer (Agreement 75/91).

Cost per flight hour
Operate · owned
US$ 2.8K/h
R$ 15.5K/h · Variable/h
Fixed/yr
US$ 313.4K
Total/h @ 200 hrs/yr
US$ 4.3K/h
Charter · 🌎 World
US$ 2.2K – 3.0K/h
R$ 12.3K – 16.7K/h

Operate = direct cost/hour (fuel + maintenance + engine); excludes fixed costs (hangar, crew, insurance). World: hourly rate published by charter operators.

How we read this price · 5 sources · researched 6/4/2026

Median and price range for pre-owned aircraft, compiled by Jet Tracker from asking prices in listings and the price guides in the sources below, checked on 6/4/2026. None of the 3 model years has an observed listing. The rest are estimates from the market curve between model years and are flagged in the chart.

PTAX · R$ 5.5765 / US$ · 11/10/2026

Market estimates for guidance only, not a firm quote. Confirm the value with a broker/appraiser before any transaction.

Temporal identity

First flight
Jul 27, 1983
FAA cert.
Jul 09, 1985
ANAC cert.
May 10, 1985
Deliveries start
—
Units produced
727

O Embraer EMB-120 Brasília é um turboélice bimotor de porte médio fabricado entre 1985 e 2001 e registrado sob o código ICAO E120. São 945 nm de alcance, 320 kt de velocidade de cruzeiro, teto de 32.000 ft e peso máximo de decolagem de 11.990 kg, com cabine configurada para até 30 assentos. O preço de referência de uma unidade nova é de US$ 1.500.000, valor que serve de âncora para avaliar os exemplares usados em oferta. Como a linha saiu de produção, a análise de quem compra ou opera se concentra no estado da célula, no histórico dos motores e na manutenção homologada no Brasil.

Detailed specs

Performance

Engines
2x Pratt & Whitney Canada PW118 (versões posteriores PW118A/B)
Propeller
Hamilton Standard 14RF-9 4-blade
Pressurized
Yes
Max speed
300 kt
Fuel
855.4 gal
Rate of climb
2,500 ft/min
Service ceiling
30,000 ft
Landing distance
4,593 ft
Balanced field length (BFL)
4,760 ft
Shaft horsepower per engine
1,800 shp

Cabin and comfort

Lavatory
Aft enclosed
Configuration
30 passageiros em fileiras 2+1, cabine pressurizada
Cabin width
81 in
Stand-up cabin
Yes
Cabin height
70 in
Cabin length
31.5 ft
Differential pressurization
7 psi
Baggage capacity
240 cu ft
Cabin altitude at 30,000 ft
8,000 ft

Avionics and engines

FMS
Honeywell GNS-XLS ou Collins (variável)
Crew
2
TCAS
II (retrofit comum)
Cockpit
Honeywell SPZ-8000 EFIS (5 displays CRT) ou Collins Pro Line 4 nas versões finais
ADS-B Out
No
Autopilot
Honeywell SPZ-8000 dual
Autothrottle
No
Weather radar
Bendix RDS-86 ou Collins WXR-840
Synthetic vision
No
Single-pilot certified
No

Operating costs

Data source
https://www.aircraftcostcalculator.com/AircraftOperatingCosts/13/Embraer+EMB+120A+Brasilia · https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Embraer_EMB_120_Brasilia · https://aviatorinsider.com/airplane-brands/embraer-120/ · https://www.pprune.org/engineers-technicians/139808-emb-120-pw-118-questions.html
Fuel burn
165 gal/h
Last updated
2026
Engine overhaul cost
US$ 520,000
Market price (low)
US$ 600,000
Engine overhaul interval
6,000 h
Market price (high)
US$ 1,500,000

External dimensions

Overall length
20 m
Wingspan
19.78 m
Height
6.35 m
Wing area
39.4 m²

Weights & fuel

Operating empty weight (OEW)
7,070 kg
Maximum takeoff weight (MTOW)
11,990 kg
Fuel capacity
3,238 L
Fuel capacity
5,796 lb

Cabin

Standard configuration
2 zonesseats under review
Cabin to scale: cross-section and profile
✓ stand-up height
1,78 m2,10 m
front cross-section · person = 1.75 m
9,16 m long
Length
9.16 m
Width
2.1 m
Height
1.78 m
Volume
—
Baggage
—

History

  1. 1983First flight
  2. 1985ANAC certification
  3. 1985FAA certification
  4. 2001End of production

Lineage

Model with no documented lineage in the manufacturer's line.

Curiosities and highlights

Curated knowledge pending.

Catalogued accidents

Sources: NTSB, CENIPA, Aviation Safety Network

3/20/2008· BR· SANTARÉM
PT-FLY
Minor

Leak of other fluids

5/18/2006· BR· LONDRINA
PT-WJG
Minor

Loss of control on the ground

Frequently asked questions

How much does the Embraer EMB-120 Brasília cost?

The Embraer EMB-120 Brasília is out of production, so there is no factory price. On the used market the median is around US$ 932,000, varying with year and flight hours; see real listings on this model's Market tab. Reference value as of 06/2026.

What is the range of the Embraer EMB-120 Brasília?

The maximum range is 945 nm (945 NM · 1,750 km).

How fast is the Embraer EMB-120 Brasília?

Cruise speed is 320 kt, equivalent to 593 km/h.

How much does it cost to operate the Embraer EMB-120 Brasília per hour?

Jet Tracker estimate: about US$ 4,340 per flight hour at 200 h/year, of which US$ 2,773 per hour is variable cost (fuel, engine program, maintenance reserves) plus US$ 313,412 per year of fixed cost (crew, hangar, insurance), under Jet Tracker's default assumptions (Southeast Brazil, in-house crew, 200 h/year). Run your own scenario on this model's Costs tab.