FS2004 Rico EMB-120

Of the several models rolled out by the Family 12X, it's the EMB-120 Brasilia, originally EMB-120 Araguaia, which gained immense popularity as an aircraft with modular concept designs.

Coming into being in 1974, the EMB-120 Brasilia had an enhanced seating capacity - 24 to 30 - compared to the other aircraft belonging to the 12X family. Notwithstanding the fact that the EMB-120 Brasilia was meant to make use of the new 1500SHP Pratt & Whitney Canada PW115 turboprop, soon it underwent up-gradation to the 1892 ESHP PW118.

The EMB-120 aircraft received widespread attention for its unique specifications that include, among others, empty weight of 7,070 kg (15,586 lb), maximum take-off weight of 11,500 kg (26,433 lb), height of 6.35 m (20 feet 10 inch), wing area of 39.4 m, wingspan of 19.78 m, and length measuring to 20.00 m. The crew comprised of two pilots and a flight attendant with the maximum landing weight of the 30-passenger EMB-120 specified at 11,250 kg.

The EMB-120 Brasilia was widely seen as an ideal modern-day replacement to the DC-3, with increased speed. This prompted several regional airlines, including the U.S., to evince interest in the aircraft. In sharp contrast to other aircraft, the EMB-120 guaranteed direct services at a much faster pace around the whole of U.S. and Europe.

Unsurprisingly, the demand for EMB-120s kept growing, and close to 200 EMB-120 aircraft now remain pressed into service all over the world. Developed as the maiden transport category airlines of Embraer in 1974, the EMB-120 aircraft went on to enjoy better success story than the EMB-110.

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