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Airbus A330 MRTT vs ERJ 135

Airbus A330 MRTT military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 Airbus A330 MRTT
Embraer ERJ 135 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇧🇷 ERJ 135
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Specifications
Airbus A330 MRTT ERJ 135
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇧🇷 Brazil
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Airbus Embraer
First flight 30 September 2016 4 July 1998
Year introduced 2011 1997
Number produced 66 units 1231 units
Average unit price $275 million $10.5 million
Wing area 362.0 m² -- m²
Wingspan 60.3 m 20.0 m
Height 17.4 m 6.8 m
Length 58.8 m 26.3 m
Maximum speed 880 km/h 828 km/h
Operational range 14,800 km 3,240 km
Service ceiling 13,000 m 11,278 m
Max. takeoff weight 233,000 kg 19,000 kg
Empty weight 125,000 kg 11,501 kg
Total thrust 2 x 320 kN 2 x 3,538 kgf
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Overview

The Airbus A330 MRTT and the ERJ 135 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Airbus and Embraer respectively.

Top speed is 880 km/h for the Airbus A330 MRTT vs 828 km/h for the ERJ 135. The Airbus A330 MRTT has an operational range of 14,800 km vs 3,240 km for the ERJ 135. The Airbus A330 MRTT operates at altitudes up to 13,000 m compared to 11,278 m for the ERJ 135. At 233,000 kg MTOW, the Airbus A330 MRTT is 12:1 the ERJ 135's 19,000 kg.

The Airbus A330 MRTT has been produced in 66 units vs 1,231 for the ERJ 135. Unit cost is $275M for the Airbus A330 MRTT vs $10.5M for the ERJ 135. The ERJ 135 first flew 18 years before the Airbus A330 MRTT (1998 vs 2016).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Airbus A330 MRTT or ERJ 135?
The Airbus A330 MRTT is faster with a maximum speed of 880 km/h compared to the ERJ 135's 828 km/h, a difference of 52 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Airbus A330 MRTT or ERJ 135?
The Airbus A330 MRTT has a longer range at 14,800 km compared to the ERJ 135's 3,240 km.
Which can fly higher, the Airbus A330 MRTT or ERJ 135?
The Airbus A330 MRTT has a higher service ceiling at 13,000 meters (42,650 ft) compared to the ERJ 135's 11,278 meters (37,001 ft).
Which is heavier, the Airbus A330 MRTT or ERJ 135?
The Airbus A330 MRTT has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 233,000 kg compared to the ERJ 135's 19,000 kg.
Which is larger, the Airbus A330 MRTT or ERJ 135?
The Airbus A330 MRTT is longer at 58.8 meters compared to the ERJ 135's 26.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Airbus A330 MRTT or ERJ 135?
The Airbus A330 MRTT is more expensive at approximately $275 million per unit compared to the ERJ 135 at $10 million.
Which entered service first, the Airbus A330 MRTT or ERJ 135?
The ERJ 135 entered service first in 1997, 14 years before the Airbus A330 MRTT which entered service in 2011.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Airbus A330 MRTT or ERJ 135?
The ERJ 135 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,231 units compared to 66 units of the Airbus A330 MRTT.