The first of the Embraer EMB-120 Brasilia commuter liners, photographed on an early flight test from Sao Jose dos Campos.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Embraer EMB-120 Brasilia - БразилияBrazil - 1983

The elegant lines of the Brasilia are clearly shown by this photograph which was taken during the first week of flight testing of the first prototype.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Embraer EMB-120 Brasilia - БразилияBrazil - 1983

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Embraer EMB-120 Brasilia - БразилияBrazil - 1983

The Brasilia was rolled-out at Sao Jose dos Campos on 29 July in accordance with a schedule established some two years ago. The ceremony was attended by more than 1,500 guests and the entire Embraer workforce of almost 7,000 employees.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Embraer EMB-120 Brasilia - БразилияBrazil - 1983

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Embraer EMB-120 Brasilia - БразилияBrazil - 1983

The first prototype Brasilia is seen being prepared for its initial flight which took place on 27 July, two days before the official inaugural flight.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Embraer EMB-120 Brasilia - БразилияBrazil - 1983

The exceptionally clean contours of the Brasilia nose are well portrayed in the photograph.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Embraer EMB-120 Brasilia - БразилияBrazil - 1983

Hamilton Standard's 14RF-9 "commuterprop” has an aluminium spar encased by glassfibre-reinforced-plastic shells.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Embraer EMB-120 Brasilia - БразилияBrazil - 1983

Embraer EMB-120 Brasilia

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Embraer EMB-120 Brasilia - БразилияBrazil - 1983

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Embraer EMB-120 Brasilia - БразилияBrazil - 1983