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C-27J Spartan vs ERJ 135

Leonardo C-27J Spartan military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 C-27J Spartan
Embraer ERJ 135 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇧🇷 ERJ 135
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Specifications
C-27J Spartan ERJ 135
Origin country 🇮🇹 Italy 🇧🇷 Brazil
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Leonardo Embraer
First flight 24 September 1999 4 July 1998
Year introduced 2006 1997
Number produced 117 units 1231 units
Average unit price $31.7 million $10.5 million
Wing area 82.0 m² -- m²
Wingspan 28.7 m 20.0 m
Height 9.6 m 6.8 m
Length 22.7 m 26.3 m
Maximum speed 602 km/h 828 km/h
Operational range 1,759 km 3,240 km
Service ceiling 9,144 m 11,278 m
Max. takeoff weight 32,500 kg 19,000 kg
Empty weight 17,500 kg 11,501 kg
Total thrust 2 x 3,458 kW 2 x 3,538 kgf
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Overview

The C-27J Spartan and the ERJ 135 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Leonardo and Embraer respectively.

Top speed is 602 km/h for the C-27J Spartan vs 828 km/h for the ERJ 135. The C-27J Spartan has an operational range of 1,759 km vs 3,240 km for the ERJ 135. The ERJ 135 operates at altitudes up to 11,278 m compared to 9,144 m for the C-27J Spartan.

The C-27J Spartan has been produced in 117 units vs 1,231 for the ERJ 135. Unit cost is $31.7M for the C-27J Spartan vs $10.5M for the ERJ 135. The ERJ 135 first flew 1 years before the C-27J Spartan (1998 vs 1999).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the C-27J Spartan or ERJ 135?
The ERJ 135 is faster with a maximum speed of 828 km/h compared to the C-27J Spartan's 602 km/h, a difference of 226 km/h.
Which has longer range, the C-27J Spartan or ERJ 135?
The ERJ 135 has a longer range at 3,240 km compared to the C-27J Spartan's 1,759 km.
Which can fly higher, the C-27J Spartan or ERJ 135?
The ERJ 135 has a higher service ceiling at 11,278 meters (37,001 ft) compared to the C-27J Spartan's 9,144 meters (30,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the C-27J Spartan or ERJ 135?
The C-27J Spartan has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 32,500 kg compared to the ERJ 135's 19,000 kg.
Which is larger, the C-27J Spartan or ERJ 135?
The ERJ 135 is longer at 26.3 meters compared to the C-27J Spartan's 22.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the C-27J Spartan or ERJ 135?
The C-27J Spartan is more expensive at approximately $32 million per unit compared to the ERJ 135 at $10 million.
Which entered service first, the C-27J Spartan or ERJ 135?
The ERJ 135 entered service first in 1997, 9 years before the C-27J Spartan which entered service in 2006.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the C-27J Spartan or ERJ 135?
The ERJ 135 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,231 units compared to 117 units of the C-27J Spartan.