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).
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| 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 |
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| 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.