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Kawasaki C-2 vs ERJ 135

Kawasaki C-2 vs ERJ 135 at a glance — top speed 920 vs 828 km/h, range 7,600 vs 3,240 km, max takeoff weight 141,400 vs 19,000 kg, built 14 vs 1,231 units.

Kawasaki C-2 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇯🇵 Kawasaki C-2
Embraer ERJ 135 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇧🇷 ERJ 135
Specifications
Kawasaki C-2 ERJ 135
Origin country 🇯🇵 Japan 🇧🇷 Brazil
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Kawasaki Embraer
First flight 26 January 2010 4 July 1998
Year introduced 2016 1997
Number produced 14 units 1231 units
Average unit price $74.0 million $10.5 million
Wingspan 44.4 m 20.0 m
Height 14.2 m 6.8 m
Length 43.9 m 26.3 m
Maximum speed 920 km/h 828 km/h
Operational range 7,600 km 3,240 km
Service ceiling 13,100 m 11,278 m
Max. takeoff weight 141,400 kg 19,000 kg
Empty weight 69,000 kg 11,501 kg
Total thrust 2 x 266 kN 2 x 3,538 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Kawasaki C-2 or ERJ 135?
The Kawasaki C-2 is faster with a maximum speed of 920 km/h compared to the ERJ 135's 828 km/h, a difference of 92 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Kawasaki C-2 or ERJ 135?
The Kawasaki C-2 has a longer range at 7,600 km compared to the ERJ 135's 3,240 km.
Which can fly higher, the Kawasaki C-2 or ERJ 135?
The Kawasaki C-2 has a higher service ceiling at 13,100 meters (42,979 ft) compared to the ERJ 135's 11,278 meters (37,001 ft).
Which is heavier, the Kawasaki C-2 or ERJ 135?
The Kawasaki C-2 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 141,400 kg compared to the ERJ 135's 19,000 kg.
Which is larger, the Kawasaki C-2 or ERJ 135?
The Kawasaki C-2 is longer at 43.9 meters compared to the ERJ 135's 26.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Kawasaki C-2 or ERJ 135?
The Kawasaki C-2 is more expensive at approximately $74 million per unit compared to the ERJ 135 at $10 million.
Which entered service first, the Kawasaki C-2 or ERJ 135?
The ERJ 135 entered service first in 1997, 19 years before the Kawasaki C-2 which entered service in 2016.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Kawasaki C-2 or ERJ 135?
The ERJ 135 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,231 units compared to 14 units of the Kawasaki C-2.