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An-140 vs ERJ 135

Antonov An-140 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇦 An-140
Embraer ERJ 135 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇧🇷 ERJ 135
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Specifications
An-140 ERJ 135
Origin country 🇺🇦 Ukraine 🇧🇷 Brazil
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Antonov Embraer
First flight 17 September 1997 4 July 1998
Year introduced 2002 1997
Number produced 33 units 1231 units
Average unit price $9 million $10.5 million
Wing area 51.0 m² -- m²
Wingspan 24.5 m 20.0 m
Height 8.2 m 6.8 m
Length 22.6 m 26.3 m
Maximum speed 575 km/h 828 km/h
Operational range 3,700 km 3,240 km
Service ceiling 7,600 m 11,278 m
Max. takeoff weight 19,150 kg 19,000 kg
Empty weight 12,810 kg 11,501 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,838 kW 2 x 3,538 kgf
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Overview

The An-140 and the ERJ 135 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Antonov and Embraer respectively.

Top speed is 575 km/h for the An-140 vs 828 km/h for the ERJ 135. The An-140 has an operational range of 3,700 km vs 3,240 km for the ERJ 135. The ERJ 135 operates at altitudes up to 11,278 m compared to 7,600 m for the An-140.

The An-140 has been produced in 33 units vs 1,231 for the ERJ 135. Unit cost is $9M for the An-140 vs $10.5M for the ERJ 135. The An-140 first flew 1 years before the ERJ 135 (1997 vs 1998).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the An-140 or ERJ 135?
The ERJ 135 is faster with a maximum speed of 828 km/h compared to the An-140's 575 km/h, a difference of 253 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-140 or ERJ 135?
The An-140 has a longer range at 3,700 km compared to the ERJ 135's 3,240 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-140 or ERJ 135?
The ERJ 135 has a higher service ceiling at 11,278 meters (37,001 ft) compared to the An-140's 7,600 meters (24,934 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-140 or ERJ 135?
The An-140 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 19,150 kg compared to the ERJ 135's 19,000 kg.
Which is larger, the An-140 or ERJ 135?
The ERJ 135 is longer at 26.3 meters compared to the An-140's 22.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the An-140 or ERJ 135?
The ERJ 135 is more expensive at approximately $10 million per unit compared to the An-140 at $9.0 million.
Which entered service first, the An-140 or ERJ 135?
The ERJ 135 entered service first in 1997, 5 years before the An-140 which entered service in 2002.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-140 or ERJ 135?
The ERJ 135 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,231 units compared to 33 units of the An-140.