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Airbus A321 vs ERJ 135

Airbus A321 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇪🇺 Airbus A321
Embraer ERJ 135 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇧🇷 ERJ 135
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Specifications
Airbus A321 ERJ 135
Origin country 🇪🇺 Europe 🇧🇷 Brazil
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Airbus Embraer
First flight 27 February 1987 4 July 1998
Year introduced 1994 1997
Number produced 2917 units 1231 units
Average unit price $120 million $10.5 million
Wing area 122.6 m² -- m²
Wingspan 34.1 m 20.0 m
Height 11.8 m 6.8 m
Length 37.6 m 26.3 m
Maximum speed 871 km/h 828 km/h
Operational range 5,930 km 3,240 km
Service ceiling 12,000 m 11,278 m
Max. takeoff weight 78,000 kg 19,000 kg
Empty weight 42,600 kg 11,501 kg
Total thrust 2 x 5,670 kgf 2 x 1,769 kgf
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Overview

The Airbus A321 and the ERJ 135 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Airbus and Embraer respectively.

Top speed is 871 km/h for the Airbus A321 vs 828 km/h for the ERJ 135. The Airbus A321 has an operational range of 5,930 km vs 3,240 km for the ERJ 135. The Airbus A321 operates at altitudes up to 12,000 m compared to 11,278 m for the ERJ 135. At 78,000 kg MTOW, the Airbus A321 is 4.1x the ERJ 135's 19,000 kg.

The Airbus A321 has been produced in 2,917 units vs 1,231 for the ERJ 135. Unit cost is $120M for the Airbus A321 vs $10.5M for the ERJ 135. The Airbus A321 first flew 11 years before the ERJ 135 (1987 vs 1998).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Airbus A321 or ERJ 135?
The Airbus A321 is faster with a maximum speed of 871 km/h compared to the ERJ 135's 828 km/h, a difference of 43 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Airbus A321 or ERJ 135?
The Airbus A321 has a longer range at 5,930 km compared to the ERJ 135's 3,240 km.
Which can fly higher, the Airbus A321 or ERJ 135?
The Airbus A321 has a higher service ceiling at 12,000 meters (39,370 ft) compared to the ERJ 135's 11,278 meters (37,001 ft).
Which is heavier, the Airbus A321 or ERJ 135?
The Airbus A321 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 78,000 kg compared to the ERJ 135's 19,000 kg.
Which is larger, the Airbus A321 or ERJ 135?
The Airbus A321 is longer at 37.6 meters compared to the ERJ 135's 26.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Airbus A321 or ERJ 135?
The Airbus A321 is more expensive at approximately $120 million per unit compared to the ERJ 135 at $10 million.
Which entered service first, the Airbus A321 or ERJ 135?
The Airbus A321 entered service first in 1994, 3 years before the ERJ 135 which entered service in 1997.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Airbus A321 or ERJ 135?
The Airbus A321 has been produced in greater numbers with 2,917 units compared to 1,231 units of the ERJ 135.