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ERJ 135 vs Falcon 7X

Embraer ERJ 135 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇧🇷 ERJ 135
Dassault Falcon 7X military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 Falcon 7X
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Specifications
ERJ 135 Falcon 7X
Origin country 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Embraer Dassault
First flight 4 July 1998 5 May 2005
Year introduced 1997 2007
Number produced 1231 units 289 units
Average unit price $10.5 million $54.2 million
Wing area -- m² 70.7 m²
Wingspan 20.0 m 26.2 m
Height 6.8 m 7.8 m
Length 26.3 m 23.4 m
Maximum speed 828 km/h 1078 km/h
Operational range 3,240 km 11,019 km
Service ceiling 11,278 m 15,545 m
Max. takeoff weight 19,000 kg 31,800 kg
Empty weight 11,501 kg -- kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,769 kgf 3 x 9 kN
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Overview

The ERJ 135 and the Falcon 7X are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Embraer and Dassault respectively.

Top speed is 828 km/h for the ERJ 135 vs 1,078 km/h for the Falcon 7X. The ERJ 135 has an operational range of 3,240 km vs 11,019 km for the Falcon 7X. The Falcon 7X 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 289 for the Falcon 7X. Unit cost is $10.5M for the ERJ 135 vs $54.2M for the Falcon 7X. The ERJ 135 first flew 7 years before the Falcon 7X (1998 vs 2005).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the ERJ 135 or Falcon 7X?
The Falcon 7X is faster with a maximum speed of 1,078 km/h compared to the ERJ 135's 828 km/h, a difference of 250 km/h.
Which has longer range, the ERJ 135 or Falcon 7X?
The Falcon 7X has a longer range at 11,019 km compared to the ERJ 135's 3,240 km.
Which can fly higher, the ERJ 135 or Falcon 7X?
The Falcon 7X 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 7X?
The Falcon 7X has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 31,800 kg compared to the ERJ 135's 19,000 kg.
Which is larger, the ERJ 135 or Falcon 7X?
The ERJ 135 is longer at 26.3 meters compared to the Falcon 7X's 23.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the ERJ 135 or Falcon 7X?
The Falcon 7X is more expensive at approximately $54 million per unit compared to the ERJ 135 at $10 million.
Which entered service first, the ERJ 135 or Falcon 7X?
The ERJ 135 entered service first in 1997, 10 years before the Falcon 7X which entered service in 2007.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the ERJ 135 or Falcon 7X?
The ERJ 135 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,231 units compared to 289 units of the Falcon 7X.