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ERJ 135 vs Falcon 8X

Embraer ERJ 135 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇧🇷 ERJ 135
Dassault Falcon 8X military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 Falcon 8X
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Specifications
ERJ 135 Falcon 8X
Origin country 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Embraer Dassault
First flight 4 July 1998 6 February 2015
Year introduced 1997 2016
Number produced 1231 units 289 units
Average unit price $10.5 million $50 million
Wingspan 20.0 m 26.3 m
Height 6.8 m 7.9 m
Length 26.3 m 24.5 m
Maximum speed 828 km/h 1111 km/h
Operational range 3,240 km 11,945 km
Service ceiling 11,278 m 15,545 m
Max. takeoff weight 19,000 kg 33,113 kg
Empty weight 11,501 kg 16,693 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,769 kgf 3 x 1,020 kgf
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Overview

The ERJ 135 and the Falcon 8X are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Embraer and Dassault respectively.

Top speed is 828 km/h for the ERJ 135 vs 1,111 km/h for the Falcon 8X. The ERJ 135 has an operational range of 3,240 km vs 11,945 km for the Falcon 8X. The Falcon 8X 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 8X. Unit cost is $10.5M for the ERJ 135 vs $50M for the Falcon 8X. The ERJ 135 first flew 17 years before the Falcon 8X (1998 vs 2015).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the ERJ 135 or Falcon 8X?
The Falcon 8X is faster with a maximum speed of 1,111 km/h compared to the ERJ 135's 828 km/h, a difference of 283 km/h.
Which has longer range, the ERJ 135 or Falcon 8X?
The Falcon 8X has a longer range at 11,945 km compared to the ERJ 135's 3,240 km.
Which can fly higher, the ERJ 135 or Falcon 8X?
The Falcon 8X 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 8X?
The Falcon 8X has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 33,113 kg compared to the ERJ 135's 19,000 kg.
Which is larger, the ERJ 135 or Falcon 8X?
The ERJ 135 is longer at 26.3 meters compared to the Falcon 8X's 24.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the ERJ 135 or Falcon 8X?
The Falcon 8X is more expensive at approximately $50 million per unit compared to the ERJ 135 at $10 million.
Which entered service first, the ERJ 135 or Falcon 8X?
The ERJ 135 entered service first in 1997, 19 years before the Falcon 8X which entered service in 2016.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the ERJ 135 or Falcon 8X?
The ERJ 135 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,231 units compared to 289 units of the Falcon 8X.