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ERJ 135 vs GippsAero GA8 Airvan

Embraer ERJ 135 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇧🇷 ERJ 135
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Specifications
ERJ 135 GippsAero GA8 Airvan
Origin country 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇦🇺 Australia
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Embraer GippsAero
First flight 4 July 1998 3 March 1995
Year introduced 1997 2000
Number produced 1231 units 250 units
Average unit price $10.5 million --
Wing area -- m² 19.3 m²
Wingspan 20.0 m 12.3 m
Height 6.8 m 3.9 m
Length 26.3 m 9.0 m
Maximum speed 828 km/h 241 km/h
Operational range 3,240 km 1,352 km
Service ceiling 11,278 m 6,100 m
Max. takeoff weight 19,000 kg 1,814 kg
Empty weight 11,501 kg 997 kg
Total thrust 2 x 3,538 kgf 1 x 227 kW
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Overview

The ERJ 135 and the GippsAero GA8 Airvan are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Embraer and GippsAero respectively.

The ERJ 135 reaches 828 km/h — 3.4:1 the GippsAero GA8 Airvan's 241 km/h. The ERJ 135 has an operational range of 3,240 km vs 1,352 km for the GippsAero GA8 Airvan. The ERJ 135 operates at altitudes up to 11,278 m compared to 6,100 m for the GippsAero GA8 Airvan. At 19,000 kg MTOW, the ERJ 135 is 10:1 the GippsAero GA8 Airvan's 1,814 kg.

The ERJ 135 has been produced in 1,231 units vs 250 for the GippsAero GA8 Airvan. The GippsAero GA8 Airvan first flew 3 years before the ERJ 135 (1995 vs 1998).

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the ERJ 135 or GippsAero GA8 Airvan?
The ERJ 135 is faster with a maximum speed of 828 km/h compared to the GippsAero GA8 Airvan's 241 km/h, a difference of 587 km/h.
Which has longer range, the ERJ 135 or GippsAero GA8 Airvan?
The ERJ 135 has a longer range at 3,240 km compared to the GippsAero GA8 Airvan's 1,352 km.
Which can fly higher, the ERJ 135 or GippsAero GA8 Airvan?
The ERJ 135 has a higher service ceiling at 11,278 meters (37,001 ft) compared to the GippsAero GA8 Airvan's 6,100 meters (20,013 ft).
Which is heavier, the ERJ 135 or GippsAero GA8 Airvan?
The ERJ 135 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 19,000 kg compared to the GippsAero GA8 Airvan's 1,814 kg.
Which is larger, the ERJ 135 or GippsAero GA8 Airvan?
The ERJ 135 is longer at 26.3 meters compared to the GippsAero GA8 Airvan's 8.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the ERJ 135 or GippsAero GA8 Airvan?
The ERJ 135 entered service first in 1997, 3 years before the GippsAero GA8 Airvan which entered service in 2000.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the ERJ 135 or GippsAero GA8 Airvan?
The ERJ 135 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,231 units compared to 250 units of the GippsAero GA8 Airvan.