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Do 128 vs ERJ 135

Do 128 vs ERJ 135 at a glance — top speed 325 vs 828 km/h, range 2,950 vs 3,240 km, max takeoff weight 3,842 vs 19,000 kg, built 11 vs 1,231 units.

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 298 kW 2 x 3,538 kgf
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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.