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BD-700 Global Express vs ERJ 135

Bombardier BD-700 Global Express military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇦 BD-700 Global Express
Embraer ERJ 135 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇧🇷 ERJ 135
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Specifications
BD-700 Global Express ERJ 135
Origin country 🇨🇦 Canada 🇧🇷 Brazil
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Bombardier Embraer
First flight 13 October 1996 4 July 1998
Year introduced 1999 1997
Number produced 816 units 1231 units
Average unit price $25 million $10.5 million
Wing area 95.0 m² -- m²
Wingspan 29.0 m 20.0 m
Height 7.3 m 6.8 m
Length 30.3 m 26.3 m
Maximum speed 950 km/h 828 km/h
Operational range 11,100 km 3,240 km
Service ceiling 15,545 m 11,278 m
Max. takeoff weight 45,132 kg 19,000 kg
Empty weight 22,566 kg 11,501 kg
Total thrust 2 x 3,345 kgf 2 x 1,769 kgf
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Overview

The BD-700 Global Express and the ERJ 135 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Bombardier and Embraer respectively.

Top speed is 950 km/h for the BD-700 Global Express vs 828 km/h for the ERJ 135. The BD-700 Global Express has an operational range of 11,100 km vs 3,240 km for the ERJ 135. The BD-700 Global Express operates at altitudes up to 15,545 m compared to 11,278 m for the ERJ 135. At 45,132 kg MTOW, the BD-700 Global Express is 2.4x the ERJ 135's 19,000 kg.

The BD-700 Global Express has been produced in 816 units vs 1,231 for the ERJ 135. Unit cost is $25M for the BD-700 Global Express vs $10.5M for the ERJ 135. The BD-700 Global Express first flew 2 years before the ERJ 135 (1996 vs 1998).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the BD-700 Global Express or ERJ 135?
The BD-700 Global Express is faster with a maximum speed of 950 km/h compared to the ERJ 135's 828 km/h, a difference of 122 km/h.
Which has longer range, the BD-700 Global Express or ERJ 135?
The BD-700 Global Express has a longer range at 11,100 km compared to the ERJ 135's 3,240 km.
Which can fly higher, the BD-700 Global Express or ERJ 135?
The BD-700 Global Express has a higher service ceiling at 15,545 meters (51,000 ft) compared to the ERJ 135's 11,278 meters (37,001 ft).
Which is heavier, the BD-700 Global Express or ERJ 135?
The BD-700 Global Express has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 45,132 kg compared to the ERJ 135's 19,000 kg.
Which is larger, the BD-700 Global Express or ERJ 135?
The BD-700 Global Express is longer at 30.3 meters compared to the ERJ 135's 26.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the BD-700 Global Express or ERJ 135?
The BD-700 Global Express is more expensive at approximately $25 million per unit compared to the ERJ 135 at $10 million.
Which entered service first, the BD-700 Global Express or ERJ 135?
The ERJ 135 entered service first in 1997, 2 years before the BD-700 Global Express which entered service in 1999.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the BD-700 Global Express or ERJ 135?
The ERJ 135 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,231 units compared to 816 units of the BD-700 Global Express.