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Beechcraft 390 Premier I vs ERJ 135

Embraer ERJ 135 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇧🇷 ERJ 135
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Specifications
Beechcraft 390 Premier I ERJ 135
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇧🇷 Brazil
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Beechcraft Embraer
First flight 22 December 1998 4 July 1998
Year introduced 2001 1997
Number produced 292 units 1231 units
Average unit price $5 million $10.5 million
Wing area 23.0 m² -- m²
Wingspan 13.6 m 20.0 m
Height 4.7 m 6.8 m
Length 14.0 m 26.3 m
Maximum speed 841 km/h 828 km/h
Operational range 2,519 km 3,240 km
Service ceiling 12,497 m 11,278 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,670 kg 19,000 kg
Empty weight 3,627 kg 11,501 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,043 kgf 2 x 3,538 kgf
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Overview

The Beechcraft 390 Premier I and the ERJ 135 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Beechcraft and Embraer respectively.

Top speed is 841 km/h for the Beechcraft 390 Premier I vs 828 km/h for the ERJ 135. The Beechcraft 390 Premier I has an operational range of 2,519 km vs 3,240 km for the ERJ 135. The Beechcraft 390 Premier I operates at altitudes up to 12,497 m compared to 11,278 m for the ERJ 135. At 19,000 kg MTOW, the ERJ 135 is 3.4x the Beechcraft 390 Premier I's 5,670 kg.

The Beechcraft 390 Premier I has been produced in 292 units vs 1,231 for the ERJ 135. Unit cost is $5M for the Beechcraft 390 Premier I vs $10.5M for the ERJ 135.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Beechcraft 390 Premier I or ERJ 135?
The Beechcraft 390 Premier I is faster with a maximum speed of 841 km/h compared to the ERJ 135's 828 km/h, a difference of 13 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Beechcraft 390 Premier I or ERJ 135?
The ERJ 135 has a longer range at 3,240 km compared to the Beechcraft 390 Premier I's 2,519 km.
Which can fly higher, the Beechcraft 390 Premier I or ERJ 135?
The Beechcraft 390 Premier I has a higher service ceiling at 12,497 meters (41,000 ft) compared to the ERJ 135's 11,278 meters (37,001 ft).
Which is heavier, the Beechcraft 390 Premier I or ERJ 135?
The ERJ 135 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 19,000 kg compared to the Beechcraft 390 Premier I's 5,670 kg.
Which is larger, the Beechcraft 390 Premier I or ERJ 135?
The ERJ 135 is longer at 26.3 meters compared to the Beechcraft 390 Premier I's 14.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Beechcraft 390 Premier I or ERJ 135?
The ERJ 135 is more expensive at approximately $10 million per unit compared to the Beechcraft 390 Premier I at $5.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Beechcraft 390 Premier I or ERJ 135?
The ERJ 135 entered service first in 1997, 4 years before the Beechcraft 390 Premier I which entered service in 2001.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Beechcraft 390 Premier I or ERJ 135?
The ERJ 135 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,231 units compared to 292 units of the Beechcraft 390 Premier I.