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ERJ 135 vs Gulfstream G550

ERJ 135 vs Gulfstream G550 at a glance — top speed 828 vs 941 km/h, range 3,240 vs 12,500 km, max takeoff weight 19,000 vs 41,050 kg, built 1,231 vs 600 units.

Embraer ERJ 135 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇧🇷 ERJ 135
Gulfstream G550 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Gulfstream G550
Specifications
ERJ 135 Gulfstream G550
Origin country 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Embraer Gulfstream
First flight 4 July 1998 1 January 2003
Year introduced 1997 2004
Number produced 1231 units 600 units
Average unit price $10.5 million $62 million
Wing area -- m² 106.0 m²
Wingspan 20.0 m 28.5 m
Height 6.8 m 7.7 m
Length 26.3 m 29.4 m
Maximum speed 828 km/h 941 km/h
Operational range 3,240 km 12,500 km
Service ceiling 11,278 m 15,545 m
Max. takeoff weight 19,000 kg 41,050 kg
Empty weight 11,501 kg 20,956 kg
Total thrust 2 x 3,538 kgf 2 x 6,690 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the ERJ 135 or Gulfstream G550?
The Gulfstream G550 is faster with a maximum speed of 941 km/h compared to the ERJ 135's 828 km/h, a difference of 113 km/h.
Which has longer range, the ERJ 135 or Gulfstream G550?
The Gulfstream G550 has a longer range at 12,500 km compared to the ERJ 135's 3,240 km.
Which can fly higher, the ERJ 135 or Gulfstream G550?
The Gulfstream G550 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 Gulfstream G550?
The Gulfstream G550 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 41,050 kg compared to the ERJ 135's 19,000 kg.
Which is larger, the ERJ 135 or Gulfstream G550?
The Gulfstream G550 is longer at 29.4 meters compared to the ERJ 135's 26.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the ERJ 135 or Gulfstream G550?
The Gulfstream G550 is more expensive at approximately $62 million per unit compared to the ERJ 135 at $10 million.
Which entered service first, the ERJ 135 or Gulfstream G550?
The ERJ 135 entered service first in 1997, 7 years before the Gulfstream G550 which entered service in 2004.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the ERJ 135 or Gulfstream G550?
The ERJ 135 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,231 units compared to 600 units of the Gulfstream G550.