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An-148 vs ERJ 135

Antonov An-148 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇦 An-148
Embraer ERJ 135 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇧🇷 ERJ 135
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Specifications
An-148 ERJ 135
Origin country 🇺🇦 Ukraine 🇧🇷 Brazil
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Antonov Embraer
First flight 17 December 2004 4 July 1998
Year introduced 2009 1997
Number produced 47 units 1231 units
Average unit price $25 million $10.5 million
Wing area 87.3 m² -- m²
Wingspan 28.9 m 20.0 m
Height 8.6 m 6.8 m
Length 34.4 m 26.3 m
Maximum speed 870 km/h 828 km/h
Operational range 3,500 km 3,240 km
Service ceiling 12,200 m 11,278 m
Max. takeoff weight 43,700 kg 19,000 kg
Empty weight 22,000 kg 11,501 kg
Total thrust 2 x 6,830 kgf 2 x 3,538 kgf
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Overview

The An-148 and the ERJ 135 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Antonov and Embraer respectively.

Top speed is 870 km/h for the An-148 vs 828 km/h for the ERJ 135. The An-148 has an operational range of 3,500 km vs 3,240 km for the ERJ 135. The An-148 operates at altitudes up to 12,200 m compared to 11,278 m for the ERJ 135. At 43,700 kg MTOW, the An-148 is 2.3:1 the ERJ 135's 19,000 kg.

The An-148 has been produced in 47 units vs 1,231 for the ERJ 135. Unit cost is $25M for the An-148 vs $10.5M for the ERJ 135. The ERJ 135 first flew 6 years before the An-148 (1998 vs 2004).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the An-148 or ERJ 135?
The An-148 is faster with a maximum speed of 870 km/h compared to the ERJ 135's 828 km/h, a difference of 42 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-148 or ERJ 135?
The An-148 has a longer range at 3,500 km compared to the ERJ 135's 3,240 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-148 or ERJ 135?
The An-148 has a higher service ceiling at 12,200 meters (40,026 ft) compared to the ERJ 135's 11,278 meters (37,001 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-148 or ERJ 135?
The An-148 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 43,700 kg compared to the ERJ 135's 19,000 kg.
Which is larger, the An-148 or ERJ 135?
The An-148 is longer at 34.4 meters compared to the ERJ 135's 26.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the An-148 or ERJ 135?
The An-148 is more expensive at approximately $25 million per unit compared to the ERJ 135 at $10 million.
Which entered service first, the An-148 or ERJ 135?
The ERJ 135 entered service first in 1997, 12 years before the An-148 which entered service in 2009.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-148 or ERJ 135?
The ERJ 135 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,231 units compared to 47 units of the An-148.