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Do 328 vs ERJ 135

Dornier Do 328 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇩🇪 Do 328
Embraer ERJ 135 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇧🇷 ERJ 135
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Specifications
Do 328 ERJ 135
Origin country 🇩🇪 Germany 🇧🇷 Brazil
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Dornier Embraer
First flight 6 December 1991 4 July 1998
Year introduced 1993 1997
Number produced 217 units 1231 units
Average unit price $12 million $10.5 million
Wing area 40.0 m² -- m²
Wingspan 21.0 m 20.0 m
Height 7.2 m 6.8 m
Length 21.1 m 26.3 m
Maximum speed 620 km/h 828 km/h
Operational range 1,852 km 3,240 km
Service ceiling 9,455 m 11,278 m
Max. takeoff weight 13,990 kg 19,000 kg
Empty weight 8,920 kg 11,501 kg
Total thrust 2 x 700 kW 2 x 1,769 kgf
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Overview

The Do 328 and the ERJ 135 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Dornier and Embraer respectively.

Top speed is 620 km/h for the Do 328 vs 828 km/h for the ERJ 135. The Do 328 has an operational range of 1,852 km vs 3,240 km for the ERJ 135. The ERJ 135 operates at altitudes up to 11,278 m compared to 9,455 m for the Do 328.

The Do 328 has been produced in 217 units vs 1,231 for the ERJ 135. Unit cost is $12M for the Do 328 vs $10.5M for the ERJ 135. The Do 328 first flew 7 years before the ERJ 135 (1991 vs 1998).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Do 328 or ERJ 135?
The ERJ 135 is faster with a maximum speed of 828 km/h compared to the Do 328's 620 km/h, a difference of 208 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Do 328 or ERJ 135?
The ERJ 135 has a longer range at 3,240 km compared to the Do 328's 1,852 km.
Which can fly higher, the Do 328 or ERJ 135?
The ERJ 135 has a higher service ceiling at 11,278 meters (37,001 ft) compared to the Do 328's 9,455 meters (31,020 ft).
Which is heavier, the Do 328 or ERJ 135?
The ERJ 135 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 19,000 kg compared to the Do 328's 13,990 kg.
Which is larger, the Do 328 or ERJ 135?
The ERJ 135 is longer at 26.3 meters compared to the Do 328's 21.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Do 328 or ERJ 135?
The Do 328 is more expensive at approximately $12 million per unit compared to the ERJ 135 at $10 million.
Which entered service first, the Do 328 or ERJ 135?
The Do 328 entered service first in 1993, 4 years before the ERJ 135 which entered service in 1997.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Do 328 or ERJ 135?
The ERJ 135 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,231 units compared to 217 units of the Do 328.