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ERJ 135 vs Gulfstream G650

Embraer ERJ 135 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇧🇷 ERJ 135
Gulfstream G650 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Gulfstream G650
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Specifications
ERJ 135 Gulfstream G650
Origin country 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Embraer Gulfstream
First flight 4 July 1998 25 November 2009
Year introduced 1997 2012
Number produced 1231 units N/A
Average unit price $10.5 million $70 million
Wingspan 20.0 m 30.4 m
Height 6.8 m 7.7 m
Length 26.3 m 30.4 m
Maximum speed 828 km/h 982 km/h
Operational range 3,240 km 13,890 km
Service ceiling 11,278 m 15,545 m
Max. takeoff weight 19,000 kg 45,360 kg
Empty weight 11,501 kg 25,401 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,769 kgf 2 x 38 kN
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Overview

The ERJ 135 and the Gulfstream G650 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Embraer and Gulfstream respectively.

Top speed is 828 km/h for the ERJ 135 vs 982 km/h for the Gulfstream G650. The ERJ 135 has an operational range of 3,240 km vs 13,890 km for the Gulfstream G650. The Gulfstream G650 operates at altitudes up to 15,545 m compared to 11,278 m for the ERJ 135. At 45,360 kg MTOW, the Gulfstream G650 is 2.4x the ERJ 135's 19,000 kg.

Unit cost is $10.5M for the ERJ 135 vs $70M for the Gulfstream G650. The ERJ 135 first flew 11 years before the Gulfstream G650 (1998 vs 2009).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the ERJ 135 or Gulfstream G650?
The Gulfstream G650 is faster with a maximum speed of 982 km/h compared to the ERJ 135's 828 km/h, a difference of 154 km/h.
Which has longer range, the ERJ 135 or Gulfstream G650?
The Gulfstream G650 has a longer range at 13,890 km compared to the ERJ 135's 3,240 km.
Which can fly higher, the ERJ 135 or Gulfstream G650?
The Gulfstream G650 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 G650?
The Gulfstream G650 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 45,360 kg compared to the ERJ 135's 19,000 kg.
Which is larger, the ERJ 135 or Gulfstream G650?
The Gulfstream G650 is longer at 30.4 meters compared to the ERJ 135's 26.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the ERJ 135 or Gulfstream G650?
The Gulfstream G650 is more expensive at approximately $70 million per unit compared to the ERJ 135 at $10 million.
Which entered service first, the ERJ 135 or Gulfstream G650?
The ERJ 135 entered service first in 1997, 15 years before the Gulfstream G650 which entered service in 2012.