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Airbus A330 vs ERJ 135

Airbus A330 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇪🇺 Airbus A330
Embraer ERJ 135 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇧🇷 ERJ 135
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Specifications
Airbus A330 ERJ 135
Origin country 🇪🇺 Europe 🇧🇷 Brazil
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Airbus Embraer
First flight 2 November 1992 4 July 1998
Year introduced 1994 1997
Number produced 1577 units 1231 units
Average unit price $260 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 59.0 m 26.3 m
Maximum speed 871 km/h 828 km/h
Operational range 13,400 km 3,240 km
Service ceiling 13,000 m 11,278 m
Max. takeoff weight 242,000 kg 19,000 kg
Empty weight 119,600 kg 11,501 kg
Total thrust 2 x 16,330 kgf 2 x 1,769 kgf
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Overview

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

Top speed is 871 km/h for the Airbus A330 vs 828 km/h for the ERJ 135. The Airbus A330 has an operational range of 13,400 km vs 3,240 km for the ERJ 135. The Airbus A330 operates at altitudes up to 13,000 m compared to 11,278 m for the ERJ 135. At 242,000 kg MTOW, the Airbus A330 is 13:1 the ERJ 135's 19,000 kg.

The Airbus A330 has been produced in 1,577 units vs 1,231 for the ERJ 135. Unit cost is $260M for the Airbus A330 vs $10.5M for the ERJ 135. The Airbus A330 first flew 6 years before the ERJ 135 (1992 vs 1998).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Airbus A330 or ERJ 135?
The Airbus A330 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 A330 or ERJ 135?
The Airbus A330 has a longer range at 13,400 km compared to the ERJ 135's 3,240 km.
Which can fly higher, the Airbus A330 or ERJ 135?
The Airbus A330 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 or ERJ 135?
The Airbus A330 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 242,000 kg compared to the ERJ 135's 19,000 kg.
Which is larger, the Airbus A330 or ERJ 135?
The Airbus A330 is longer at 59.0 meters compared to the ERJ 135's 26.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Airbus A330 or ERJ 135?
The Airbus A330 is more expensive at approximately $260 million per unit compared to the ERJ 135 at $10 million.
Which entered service first, the Airbus A330 or ERJ 135?
The Airbus A330 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 A330 or ERJ 135?
The Airbus A330 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,577 units compared to 1,231 units of the ERJ 135.