EMB 110 Bandeirante Versions
When production ceased in 1990, some 498 Bandeirantes had been ordered and built, variants including the EMB-110, EMB-110/C-95, EMB-110 A/EC 95, EMB-110B/R-95, EMB-110B1, EMB-110C, EMBHOE(J), EMB-110K1/C-95A, EMB-110P, EMB-110P1K and EMB-110S1. The final production versions, progressive developments of earlier aircraft, included the EMB-110P1/C-95B for quick-change passenger/cargo operations; EMB-110P2/C-95C third-level commuter transport; and two versions corresponding to the foregoing for operations at a higher gross weight which have the respective designations EMB-110P1/41 and EMB-110P2/41 A pressurised version designated EMB-110P3, did not proceed.
Two other versions were developed for more specific military applications, the first being the EMB-110P1SAR for inland or over-water search and rescue. This has accommodation for observers and a variety of rescue equipment, plus space for up to six stretcher patients. Five are operated by the Brazilian air force under the designation SC-95B. Others are the EC-95B calibration and XC-95B rain research versions. The second is the EMB-111 land-based maritime surveillance aircraft which is operated by the Coastal Command of Brazil's air force under the designation P-95.
- EMB-100—Pre-series model of the IPD/PAR 6504 CTA project, equipped with 550HP Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-20 turboprop engine, with capacity for eight passengers. Three aircraft were built. Maiden flight: October 26, 1968.
- EMB-110—Initial production of 12-seat military transport model, equipped with 680HP Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-27 engines on redesigned nacelles, which fully housed the landing gear.
- EMB-111A—Known as "Bandeirulha," the version has navigation aid calibration with capacity for up to six passengers/operators.
- EMB-110B—Military aerial photography version equipped with Zeiss cameras, with capacity for up to five passengers/operators.
- EMB-110B1—Special version of the EMB-110B with the alternative for rapid conversion for the transport of up to 14 passengers. Two units built, one for the Uruguayan Air Force and another for civil aviation.
- EMB-110BI—Special executive version for carrying out aerial photography missions, with a nine-passenger capacity.
- EMB-110C—Civil transport version with 12, 15 or 16 seats, specially developed to meet the needs of regional air transport. Five units were provided to the Uruguayan Air Force.
- EMB-110C (N)—Special version of the EMB-110C with anti-freeze device, provided to the Chilean Navy.
- EMB-110E—Executive transport version of the EMB-110C with six or eight seats, reclining chairs, folding tables, stereo sound system, air conditioning and full on-board service.
- EMB-110E (J)—Version of the EMB-110E with special equipment.
- EMB-110K1—Military transport version with capacity for 1,650 kg (3,637 lb). Equipped with 750HP Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-34 engines, ventral drift angle, 14.60 m (47.90 ft) fuselage length, rear cargo door and an extra door for passengers and crew. Delivery started in May 1977. It is designated as C-95A by the Brazilian Air Force.
- EMB-110P—Civil transport version of the EMB-110K1 with 18 seats, equipped with Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-27 or PT6A-34 engines. Maiden flight: January 1976.
- EMB-110P1—Fast-conversion passenger/cargo model of the EMB-110P.
- EMB-110P2—Fast-conversion passenger/cargo model of the EMB-110P, with up to 21 seats, no loading door and 5,670 kg (12,500 lb) maximum weight.
- EMB-110P1 (K)—Fast-conversion passenger/cargo version of the EMB-110K1 with similar payload. Designated as C-95B by the Brazilian Air Force.
- EMB-110P1SAR—SAR version of the EMB-110P1 (K) with accommodations for six stretchers and 6,000 kg (13,227 lb) maximum weight. Designated as SC-95B by the Brazilian Air Force.
- EMB-110P1A—Civilian version, with the sub-variants EMB-110P2A, 110P1A/41 and 110P2A/41 like the P1, but with dihedral of the 10º horizontal stabilizers, better sound insulation and other changes. Delivery started in December, 1983. Designated as C-95C by the Brazilian Air Force.
- EMB-11OS1—Geophysical research version meant to carry out remote-sensing operations, based on the EMB-110C but with greater volume in the tank’s internal wing, magnetometer tail shaft, two equipment operators and 750HP Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-34 engines.
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