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208 Caravan vs ERJ 135

Cessna 208 Caravan military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 208 Caravan
Embraer ERJ 135 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇧🇷 ERJ 135
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Specifications
208 Caravan ERJ 135
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇧🇷 Brazil
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Cessna Embraer
First flight 9 December 1982 4 July 1998
Year introduced 1984 1997
Number produced 3000 units 1231 units
Average unit price $2.1 million $10.5 million
Wing area 26.0 m² -- m²
Wingspan 15.9 m 20.0 m
Height 4.3 m 6.8 m
Length 12.7 m 26.3 m
Maximum speed 344 km/h 828 km/h
Operational range 1,980 km 3,240 km
Service ceiling 7,600 m 11,278 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,970 kg 19,000 kg
Empty weight 2,073 kg 11,501 kg
Total thrust 1 x 505 kW 2 x 1,769 kgf
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Overview

The 208 Caravan and the ERJ 135 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Cessna and Embraer respectively.

The ERJ 135 reaches 828 km/h — 2.4x the 208 Caravan's 344 km/h. The 208 Caravan has an operational range of 1,980 km vs 3,240 km for the ERJ 135. The ERJ 135 operates at altitudes up to 11,278 m compared to 7,600 m for the 208 Caravan. At 19,000 kg MTOW, the ERJ 135 is 4.8x the 208 Caravan's 3,970 kg.

The 208 Caravan has been produced in 3,000 units vs 1,231 for the ERJ 135. Unit cost is $2.1M for the 208 Caravan vs $10.5M for the ERJ 135. The 208 Caravan first flew 16 years before the ERJ 135 (1982 vs 1998).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the 208 Caravan or ERJ 135?
The ERJ 135 is faster with a maximum speed of 828 km/h compared to the 208 Caravan's 344 km/h, a difference of 484 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 208 Caravan or ERJ 135?
The ERJ 135 has a longer range at 3,240 km compared to the 208 Caravan's 1,980 km.
Which can fly higher, the 208 Caravan or ERJ 135?
The ERJ 135 has a higher service ceiling at 11,278 meters (37,001 ft) compared to the 208 Caravan's 7,600 meters (24,934 ft).
Which is heavier, the 208 Caravan or ERJ 135?
The ERJ 135 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 19,000 kg compared to the 208 Caravan's 3,970 kg.
Which is larger, the 208 Caravan or ERJ 135?
The ERJ 135 is longer at 26.3 meters compared to the 208 Caravan's 12.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the 208 Caravan or ERJ 135?
The ERJ 135 is more expensive at approximately $10 million per unit compared to the 208 Caravan at $2.1 million.
Which entered service first, the 208 Caravan or ERJ 135?
The 208 Caravan entered service first in 1984, 13 years before the ERJ 135 which entered service in 1997.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 208 Caravan or ERJ 135?
The 208 Caravan has been produced in greater numbers with 3,000 units compared to 1,231 units of the ERJ 135.