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ERJ 135 vs Gulfstream IV

Embraer ERJ 135 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇧🇷 ERJ 135
Gulfstream IV military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Gulfstream IV
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Specifications
ERJ 135 Gulfstream IV
Origin country 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Embraer Gulfstream
First flight 4 July 1998 19 September 1985
Year introduced 1997 1987
Number produced 1231 units 900 units
Average unit price $10.5 million $26 million
Wing area -- m² 88.3 m²
Wingspan 20.0 m 23.5 m
Height 6.8 m 7.7 m
Length 26.3 m 27.2 m
Maximum speed 828 km/h 935 km/h
Operational range 3,240 km 7,815 km
Service ceiling 11,278 m 13,716 m
Max. takeoff weight 19,000 kg 33,520 kg
Empty weight 11,501 kg 19,504 kg
Total thrust 2 x 3,538 kgf 2 x 6,282 kgf
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Overview

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

Top speed is 828 km/h for the ERJ 135 vs 935 km/h for the Gulfstream IV. The ERJ 135 has an operational range of 3,240 km vs 7,815 km for the Gulfstream IV. The Gulfstream IV operates at altitudes up to 13,716 m compared to 11,278 m for the ERJ 135.

The ERJ 135 has been produced in 1,231 units vs 900 for the Gulfstream IV. Unit cost is $10.5M for the ERJ 135 vs $26M for the Gulfstream IV. The Gulfstream IV first flew 13 years before the ERJ 135 (1985 vs 1998).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the ERJ 135 or Gulfstream IV?
The Gulfstream IV is faster with a maximum speed of 935 km/h compared to the ERJ 135's 828 km/h, a difference of 107 km/h.
Which has longer range, the ERJ 135 or Gulfstream IV?
The Gulfstream IV has a longer range at 7,815 km compared to the ERJ 135's 3,240 km.
Which can fly higher, the ERJ 135 or Gulfstream IV?
The Gulfstream IV has a higher service ceiling at 13,716 meters (45,000 ft) compared to the ERJ 135's 11,278 meters (37,001 ft).
Which is heavier, the ERJ 135 or Gulfstream IV?
The Gulfstream IV has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 33,520 kg compared to the ERJ 135's 19,000 kg.
Which is larger, the ERJ 135 or Gulfstream IV?
The Gulfstream IV is longer at 27.2 meters compared to the ERJ 135's 26.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the ERJ 135 or Gulfstream IV?
The Gulfstream IV is more expensive at approximately $26 million per unit compared to the ERJ 135 at $10 million.
Which entered service first, the ERJ 135 or Gulfstream IV?
The Gulfstream IV entered service first in 1987, 10 years before the ERJ 135 which entered service in 1997.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the ERJ 135 or Gulfstream IV?
The ERJ 135 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,231 units compared to 900 units of the Gulfstream IV.