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C-32 vs ERJ 135

Boeing C-32 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 C-32
Embraer ERJ 135 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇧🇷 ERJ 135
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Specifications
C-32 ERJ 135
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇧🇷 Brazil
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Boeing Embraer
First flight 1 June 1998 4 July 1998
Year introduced 1998 1997
Number produced 6 units 1231 units
Average unit price $90 million $10.5 million
Wing area 181.3 m² -- m²
Wingspan 38.0 m 20.0 m
Height 11.0 m 6.8 m
Length 47.3 m 26.3 m
Maximum speed 853 km/h 828 km/h
Operational range 10,200 km 3,240 km
Service ceiling 12,802 m 11,278 m
Max. takeoff weight 115,666 kg 19,000 kg
Empty weight 58,900 kg 11,501 kg
Total thrust 2 x 18,915 kgf 2 x 3,538 kgf
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Overview

The C-32 and the ERJ 135 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Boeing and Embraer respectively.

Top speed is 853 km/h for the C-32 vs 828 km/h for the ERJ 135. The C-32 has an operational range of 10,200 km vs 3,240 km for the ERJ 135. The C-32 operates at altitudes up to 12,802 m compared to 11,278 m for the ERJ 135. At 115,666 kg MTOW, the C-32 is 6.1:1 the ERJ 135's 19,000 kg.

The C-32 has been produced in 6 units vs 1,231 for the ERJ 135. Unit cost is $90M for the C-32 vs $10.5M for the ERJ 135.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the C-32 or ERJ 135?
The C-32 is faster with a maximum speed of 853 km/h compared to the ERJ 135's 828 km/h, a difference of 25 km/h.
Which has longer range, the C-32 or ERJ 135?
The C-32 has a longer range at 10,200 km compared to the ERJ 135's 3,240 km.
Which can fly higher, the C-32 or ERJ 135?
The C-32 has a higher service ceiling at 12,802 meters (42,001 ft) compared to the ERJ 135's 11,278 meters (37,001 ft).
Which is heavier, the C-32 or ERJ 135?
The C-32 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 115,666 kg compared to the ERJ 135's 19,000 kg.
Which is larger, the C-32 or ERJ 135?
The C-32 is longer at 47.3 meters compared to the ERJ 135's 26.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the C-32 or ERJ 135?
The C-32 is more expensive at approximately $90 million per unit compared to the ERJ 135 at $10 million.
Which entered service first, the C-32 or ERJ 135?
The ERJ 135 entered service first in 1997, 1 years before the C-32 which entered service in 1998.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the C-32 or ERJ 135?
The ERJ 135 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,231 units compared to 6 units of the C-32.