| EMB 121 Xingu | |
|---|---|
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| General information | |
| Type | Utility aircraft |
| National origin | Brazil |
| Manufacturer | Embraer |
| Status | Active |
| Primary users | French Air and Space Force |
| Number built | 106 |
| History | |
| Manufactured | 1977-1987 |
| Introduction date | 20 May 1977 |
| First flight | 10 October 1976 |
| 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]