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A400M Atlas vs ERJ 135

Airbus A400M Atlas military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇪🇺 A400M Atlas
Embraer ERJ 135 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇧🇷 ERJ 135
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Specifications
A400M Atlas ERJ 135
Origin country 🇪🇺 Europe 🇧🇷 Brazil
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Airbus Embraer
First flight 11 December 2009 4 July 1998
Year introduced 2013 1997
Number produced 174 units 1231 units
Average unit price $152 million $10.5 million
Wing area 221.5 m² -- m²
Wingspan 42.4 m 20.0 m
Height 14.7 m 6.8 m
Length 45.1 m 26.3 m
Maximum speed 780 km/h 828 km/h
Operational range 3,300 km 3,240 km
Service ceiling 12,500 m 11,278 m
Max. takeoff weight 141,000 kg 19,000 kg
Empty weight 66,500 kg 11,501 kg
Total thrust 4 x 2,051 kW 2 x 1,769 kgf
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Overview

The A400M Atlas and the ERJ 135 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Airbus and Embraer respectively.

Top speed is 780 km/h for the A400M Atlas vs 828 km/h for the ERJ 135. The A400M Atlas has an operational range of 3,300 km vs 3,240 km for the ERJ 135. The A400M Atlas operates at altitudes up to 12,500 m compared to 11,278 m for the ERJ 135. At 141,000 kg MTOW, the A400M Atlas is 7.4x the ERJ 135's 19,000 kg.

The A400M Atlas has been produced in 174 units vs 1,231 for the ERJ 135. Unit cost is $152M for the A400M Atlas vs $10.5M for the ERJ 135. The ERJ 135 first flew 11 years before the A400M Atlas (1998 vs 2009).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the A400M Atlas or ERJ 135?
The ERJ 135 is faster with a maximum speed of 828 km/h compared to the A400M Atlas's 780 km/h, a difference of 48 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A400M Atlas or ERJ 135?
The A400M Atlas has a longer range at 3,300 km compared to the ERJ 135's 3,240 km.
Which can fly higher, the A400M Atlas or ERJ 135?
The A400M Atlas has a higher service ceiling at 12,500 meters (41,010 ft) compared to the ERJ 135's 11,278 meters (37,001 ft).
Which is heavier, the A400M Atlas or ERJ 135?
The A400M Atlas has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 141,000 kg compared to the ERJ 135's 19,000 kg.
Which is larger, the A400M Atlas or ERJ 135?
The A400M Atlas is longer at 45.1 meters compared to the ERJ 135's 26.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the A400M Atlas or ERJ 135?
The A400M Atlas is more expensive at approximately $152 million per unit compared to the ERJ 135 at $10 million.
Which entered service first, the A400M Atlas or ERJ 135?
The ERJ 135 entered service first in 1997, 16 years before the A400M Atlas which entered service in 2013.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A400M Atlas or ERJ 135?
The ERJ 135 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,231 units compared to 174 units of the A400M Atlas.