Aircraft overview

The Embraer EMB-110 Bandeirante is a Brazilian twin turboprop utility and commuter aircraft developed by Embraer, with its first flight in 1968 and series production running from the early 1970s to 1990. It was created for regional airline, military liaison, cargo and special mission work, and became one of Embraer’s foundational export aircraft. For buyers, the EMB-110 Bandeirante matters because it offers simple, rugged turboprop economics in a pressurized, multi role airframe sized below larger regional turboprops.

Performance & specifications

Typical EMB-110 Bandeirante performance varies by variant, equipment and operating weight, but cruise speeds are commonly around 200 to 220 knots. Published range for passenger versions is generally in the high hundreds of nautical miles, with ferry configurations extending farther. The aircraft is powered by two Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A turboprops, most notably PT6A-34 engines on later and widely used versions. Service ceiling is typically listed around 21,000 feet. Useful load is configuration dependent, but the type was designed to carry a meaningful payload of passengers, baggage or freight from shorter regional airfields.

Cabin & avionics

The cabin is normally arranged for about 15 to 21 passengers, depending on the model and interior layout. Passenger versions have a compact commuter cabin with airline style or utility seating, while cargo and combi aircraft may have stripped interiors, reinforced floors or large freight provisions. The cockpit reflects the aircraft’s production era, so many used examples retain analog flight instruments with incremental navigation and communication upgrades. Typical modernized panels may include Garmin GNS or GTN navigators, updated transponders, audio panels, weather radar and ADS-B equipment. Factory Garmin Perspective or G1000 avionics should not be expected on this model.

Buying & value

Used EMB-110 Bandeirante aircraft are usually evaluated on engine time, hot section status, propeller life, corrosion condition, landing gear history, avionics compliance and records quality. Buyers should also review pressurization system condition, fuel system maintenance, structural inspections and any history of regional airline or cargo utilization. Common variants include the EMB-110P passenger models, EMB-110P1 and EMB-110P2 commuter versions, cargo conversions and special mission aircraft. In the used market, the EMB-110 Bandeirante generally sits as a practical legacy turboprop for operators needing more cabin volume and payload than a light twin, without the acquisition cost of larger 30 seat regional aircraft.