GlobalMilitary.net Open-source military intelligence Updated daily

Be-200 vs ERJ 135

Be-200 vs ERJ 135 at a glance — top speed 700 vs 828 km/h, range 3,300 vs 3,240 km, max takeoff weight 41,000 vs 19,000 kg, built 19 vs 1,231 units.

Beriev Be-200 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Be-200
Embraer ERJ 135 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇧🇷 ERJ 135
Specifications
Be-200 ERJ 135
Origin country 🇷🇺 Russia 🇧🇷 Brazil
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Beriev Embraer
First flight 24 September 1998 4 July 1998
Year introduced 2003 1997
Number produced 19 units 1231 units
Average unit price $67 million $10.5 million
Wing area 117.4 m² -- m²
Wingspan 32.8 m 20.0 m
Height 8.9 m 6.8 m
Length 31.4 m 26.3 m
Maximum speed 700 km/h 828 km/h
Operational range 3,300 km 3,240 km
Service ceiling 8,000 m 11,278 m
Max. takeoff weight 41,000 kg 19,000 kg
Empty weight 27,600 kg 11,501 kg
Total thrust 2 x 7,500 kgf 2 x 3,538 kgf
Performance Radar Chart
Change comparison vs

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Be-200 or ERJ 135?
The ERJ 135 is faster with a maximum speed of 828 km/h compared to the Be-200's 700 km/h, a difference of 128 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Be-200 or ERJ 135?
The Be-200 has a longer range at 3,300 km compared to the ERJ 135's 3,240 km.
Which can fly higher, the Be-200 or ERJ 135?
The ERJ 135 has a higher service ceiling at 11,278 meters (37,001 ft) compared to the Be-200's 8,000 meters (26,246 ft).
Which is heavier, the Be-200 or ERJ 135?
The Be-200 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 41,000 kg compared to the ERJ 135's 19,000 kg.
Which is larger, the Be-200 or ERJ 135?
The Be-200 is longer at 31.4 meters compared to the ERJ 135's 26.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Be-200 or ERJ 135?
The Be-200 is more expensive at approximately $67 million per unit compared to the ERJ 135 at $10 million.
Which entered service first, the Be-200 or ERJ 135?
The ERJ 135 entered service first in 1997, 6 years before the Be-200 which entered service in 2003.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Be-200 or ERJ 135?
The ERJ 135 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,231 units compared to 19 units of the Be-200.