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ERJ 135 vs Falcon 2000

Embraer ERJ 135 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇧🇷 ERJ 135
Dassault Falcon 2000 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 Falcon 2000
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Specifications
ERJ 135 Falcon 2000
Origin country 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Embraer Dassault
First flight 4 July 1998 4 March 1993
Year introduced 1997 1995
Number produced 1231 units 675 units
Average unit price $10.5 million $28 million
Wing area -- m² 49.0 m²
Wingspan 20.0 m 19.3 m
Height 6.8 m 7.1 m
Length 26.3 m 20.2 m
Maximum speed 828 km/h 1050 km/h
Operational range 3,240 km 7,408 km
Service ceiling 11,278 m 15,545 m
Max. takeoff weight 19,000 kg 18,597 kg
Empty weight 11,501 kg 9,405 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,769 kgf 2 x 1,588 kgf
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Overview

The ERJ 135 and the Falcon 2000 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Embraer and Dassault respectively.

Top speed is 828 km/h for the ERJ 135 vs 1,050 km/h for the Falcon 2000. The ERJ 135 has an operational range of 3,240 km vs 7,408 km for the Falcon 2000. The Falcon 2000 operates at altitudes up to 15,545 m compared to 11,278 m for the ERJ 135.

The ERJ 135 has been produced in 1,231 units vs 675 for the Falcon 2000. Unit cost is $10.5M for the ERJ 135 vs $28M for the Falcon 2000. The Falcon 2000 first flew 5 years before the ERJ 135 (1993 vs 1998).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the ERJ 135 or Falcon 2000?
The Falcon 2000 is faster with a maximum speed of 1,050 km/h compared to the ERJ 135's 828 km/h, a difference of 222 km/h.
Which has longer range, the ERJ 135 or Falcon 2000?
The Falcon 2000 has a longer range at 7,408 km compared to the ERJ 135's 3,240 km.
Which can fly higher, the ERJ 135 or Falcon 2000?
The Falcon 2000 has a higher service ceiling at 15,545 meters (51,000 ft) compared to the ERJ 135's 11,278 meters (37,001 ft).
Which is heavier, the ERJ 135 or Falcon 2000?
The ERJ 135 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 19,000 kg compared to the Falcon 2000's 18,597 kg.
Which is larger, the ERJ 135 or Falcon 2000?
The ERJ 135 is longer at 26.3 meters compared to the Falcon 2000's 20.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the ERJ 135 or Falcon 2000?
The Falcon 2000 is more expensive at approximately $28 million per unit compared to the ERJ 135 at $10 million.
Which entered service first, the ERJ 135 or Falcon 2000?
The Falcon 2000 entered service first in 1995, 2 years before the ERJ 135 which entered service in 1997.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the ERJ 135 or Falcon 2000?
The ERJ 135 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,231 units compared to 675 units of the Falcon 2000.