An-2 Colt vs ERJ 135

The An-2 Colt and the ERJ 135 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Antonov and Embraer respectively. The ERJ 135 reaches 828 km/h — 3.2x the An-2 Colt's 258 km/h. The An-2 Colt has an operational range of 845 km vs 3,240 km for the ERJ 135. The ERJ 135 operates at altitudes up to 11,278 m compared to 4,500 m for the An-2 Colt. At 19,000 kg MTOW, the ERJ 135 is 3.5x the An-2 Colt's 5,440 kg. The An-2 Colt has been produced in 18,000 units vs 1,231 for the ERJ 135. Unit cost is $0.1M for the An-2 Colt vs $10.5M for the ERJ 135. The An-2 Colt first flew 51 years before the ERJ 135 (1947 vs 1998).

Soviet single-engine biplane aircraft, mass-produced since 1947, remaining in service for military and civilian operations.
Antonov An-2 Colt Transport profile drawing
Origin country 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Antonov
First flight 31 August 1947
Year introduced 1947
Number produced 18000 units
Average unit price $0.1 million
Brazilian regional jet, known for worldwide commercial and military usage since the late 20th century.
Embraer ERJ 135 Transport profile drawing
Origin country 🇧🇷 Brazil
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Embraer
First flight 4 July 1998
Year introduced 1997
Number produced 1231 units
Average unit price $10.5 million
Wing area 71.5 m²
Wingspan 18.2 m
Height 4.1 m
Length 12.4 m
Maximum speed 258 km/h
Operational range 845 km
Service ceiling 4,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,440 kg
Empty weight 3,300 kg
Total thrust 1 x 750 kW
Wing area -- m²
Wingspan 20.0 m
Height 6.8 m
Length 26.3 m
Maximum speed 828 km/h
Operational range 3,240 km
Service ceiling 11,278 m
Max. takeoff weight 19,000 kg
Empty weight -- kg
Total thrust 2 x 3,538 kgf

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the An-2 Colt or ERJ 135?
The ERJ 135 is faster with a maximum speed of 828 km/h compared to the An-2 Colt's 258 km/h, a difference of 570 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-2 Colt or ERJ 135?
The ERJ 135 has a longer range at 3,240 km compared to the An-2 Colt's 845 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-2 Colt or ERJ 135?
The ERJ 135 has a higher service ceiling at 11,278 meters (37,001 ft) compared to the An-2 Colt's 4,500 meters (14,763 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-2 Colt or ERJ 135?
The ERJ 135 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 19,000 kg compared to the An-2 Colt's 5,440 kg.
Which is larger, the An-2 Colt or ERJ 135?
The ERJ 135 is longer at 26.3 meters compared to the An-2 Colt's 12.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the An-2 Colt or ERJ 135?
The ERJ 135 is more expensive at approximately $10 million per unit compared to the An-2 Colt at $0.1 million.
Which entered service first, the An-2 Colt or ERJ 135?
The An-2 Colt entered service first in 1947, 50 years before the ERJ 135 which entered service in 1997.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-2 Colt or ERJ 135?
The An-2 Colt has been produced in greater numbers with 18,000 units compared to 1,231 units of the ERJ 135.