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Do 128 vs ERJ 135

Dornier Do 128 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇩🇪 Do 128
Embraer ERJ 135 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇧🇷 ERJ 135
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Specifications
Do 128 ERJ 135
Origin country 🇩🇪 Germany 🇧🇷 Brazil
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Dornier Embraer
First flight 4 March 1980 4 July 1998
Year introduced 1994 1997
Number produced 11 units 1231 units
Average unit price $1 million $10.5 million
Wing area 29.0 m² -- m²
Wingspan 15.6 m 20.0 m
Height 3.9 m 6.8 m
Length 11.4 m 26.3 m
Maximum speed 325 km/h 828 km/h
Operational range 2,950 km 3,240 km
Service ceiling 9,936 m 11,278 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,842 kg 19,000 kg
Empty weight 2,348 kg 11,501 kg
Total thrust 2 x 149 kW 2 x 1,769 kgf
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Overview

The Do 128 and the ERJ 135 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Dornier and Embraer respectively.

The ERJ 135 reaches 828 km/h — 2.5x the Do 128's 325 km/h. The Do 128 has an operational range of 2,950 km vs 3,240 km for the ERJ 135. The ERJ 135 operates at altitudes up to 11,278 m compared to 9,936 m for the Do 128. At 19,000 kg MTOW, the ERJ 135 is 4.9x the Do 128's 3,842 kg.

The Do 128 has been produced in 11 units vs 1,231 for the ERJ 135. Unit cost is $1M for the Do 128 vs $10.5M for the ERJ 135. The Do 128 first flew 18 years before the ERJ 135 (1980 vs 1998).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Do 128 or ERJ 135?
The ERJ 135 is faster with a maximum speed of 828 km/h compared to the Do 128's 325 km/h, a difference of 503 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Do 128 or ERJ 135?
The ERJ 135 has a longer range at 3,240 km compared to the Do 128's 2,950 km.
Which can fly higher, the Do 128 or ERJ 135?
The ERJ 135 has a higher service ceiling at 11,278 meters (37,001 ft) compared to the Do 128's 9,936 meters (32,598 ft).
Which is heavier, the Do 128 or ERJ 135?
The ERJ 135 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 19,000 kg compared to the Do 128's 3,842 kg.
Which is larger, the Do 128 or ERJ 135?
The ERJ 135 is longer at 26.3 meters compared to the Do 128's 11.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Do 128 or ERJ 135?
The ERJ 135 is more expensive at approximately $10 million per unit compared to the Do 128 at $1.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Do 128 or ERJ 135?
The Do 128 entered service first in 1994, 3 years before the ERJ 135 which entered service in 1997.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Do 128 or ERJ 135?
The ERJ 135 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,231 units compared to 11 units of the Do 128.