Cessna 340 vs ERJ 135
The Cessna 340 and the ERJ 135 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Cessna and Embraer respectively. Top speed is 452 km/h for the Cessna 340 vs 828 km/h for the ERJ 135. The Cessna 340 has an operational range of 2,602 km vs 3,240 km for the ERJ 135. The ERJ 135 operates at altitudes up to 11,278 m compared to 9,100 m for the Cessna 340. At 19,000 kg MTOW, the ERJ 135 is 7.0x the Cessna 340's 2,717 kg. The Cessna 340 has been produced in 1,351 units vs 1,231 for the ERJ 135. Unit cost is $0.14M for the Cessna 340 vs $10.5M for the ERJ 135. The Cessna 340 first flew 28 years before the ERJ 135 (1970 vs 1998).
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Cessna |
| First flight | 1 January 1970 |
| Year introduced | 1972 |
| Number produced | 1351 units |
| Average unit price | $140K |
| Brazilian regional jet, known for worldwide commercial and military usage since the late 20th century. | |
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| Origin country | 🇧🇷 Brazil |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Embraer |
| First flight | 4 July 1998 |
| Year introduced | 1997 |
| Number produced | 1231 units |
| Average unit price | $10.5 million |
| Wing area | 17.1 m² |
| Wingspan | 11.6 m ◉ |
| Height | 3.8 m ◉ |
| Length | 10.5 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 452 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 2,602 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 9,100 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 2,717 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 1,779 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 115 kW ◉ |
| Wing area | -- m² |
| Wingspan | 20.0 m ◉ |
| Height | 6.8 m ◉ |
| Length | 26.3 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 828 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 3,240 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 11,278 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 19,000 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 11,501 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 1,769 kgf ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Cessna 340 or ERJ 135?
The ERJ 135 is faster with a maximum speed of 828 km/h compared to the Cessna 340's 452 km/h, a difference of 376 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Cessna 340 or ERJ 135?
The ERJ 135 has a longer range at 3,240 km compared to the Cessna 340's 2,602 km.
Which can fly higher, the Cessna 340 or ERJ 135?
The ERJ 135 has a higher service ceiling at 11,278 meters (37,001 ft) compared to the Cessna 340's 9,100 meters (29,855 ft).
Which is heavier, the Cessna 340 or ERJ 135?
The ERJ 135 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 19,000 kg compared to the Cessna 340's 2,717 kg.
Which is larger, the Cessna 340 or ERJ 135?
The ERJ 135 is longer at 26.3 meters compared to the Cessna 340's 10.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Cessna 340 or ERJ 135?
The ERJ 135 is more expensive at approximately $10 million per unit compared to the Cessna 340 at $0.1 million.
Which entered service first, the Cessna 340 or ERJ 135?
The Cessna 340 entered service first in 1972, 25 years before the ERJ 135 which entered service in 1997.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Cessna 340 or ERJ 135?
The Cessna 340 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,351 units compared to 1,231 units of the ERJ 135.