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ERJ 135 vs Kawasaki P-1

ERJ 135 vs Kawasaki P-1 at a glance — top speed 828 vs 996 km/h, range 3,240 vs 8,000 km, max takeoff weight 19,000 vs 79,832 kg, built 1,231 vs 60 units.

Embraer ERJ 135 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇧🇷 ERJ 135
Kawasaki P-1 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇯🇵 Kawasaki P-1
Specifications
ERJ 135 Kawasaki P-1
Origin country 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇯🇵 Japan
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Embraer Kawasaki
First flight 4 July 1998 28 September 2007
Year introduced 1997 2013
Number produced 1231 units 60 units
Average unit price $10.5 million $141.5 million
Wingspan 20.0 m 35.4 m
Height 6.8 m 12.1 m
Length 26.3 m 38.0 m
Maximum speed 828 km/h 996 km/h
Operational range 3,240 km 8,000 km
Service ceiling 11,278 m 13,472 m
Max. takeoff weight 19,000 kg 79,832 kg
Empty weight 11,501 kg -- kg
Total thrust 2 x 3,538 kgf 4 x 6,123 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the ERJ 135 or Kawasaki P-1?
The Kawasaki P-1 is faster with a maximum speed of 996 km/h compared to the ERJ 135's 828 km/h, a difference of 168 km/h.
Which has longer range, the ERJ 135 or Kawasaki P-1?
The Kawasaki P-1 has a longer range at 8,000 km compared to the ERJ 135's 3,240 km.
Which can fly higher, the ERJ 135 or Kawasaki P-1?
The Kawasaki P-1 has a higher service ceiling at 13,472 meters (44,199 ft) compared to the ERJ 135's 11,278 meters (37,001 ft).
Which is heavier, the ERJ 135 or Kawasaki P-1?
The Kawasaki P-1 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 79,832 kg compared to the ERJ 135's 19,000 kg.
Which is larger, the ERJ 135 or Kawasaki P-1?
The Kawasaki P-1 is longer at 38.0 meters compared to the ERJ 135's 26.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the ERJ 135 or Kawasaki P-1?
The Kawasaki P-1 is more expensive at approximately $142 million per unit compared to the ERJ 135 at $10 million.
Which entered service first, the ERJ 135 or Kawasaki P-1?
The ERJ 135 entered service first in 1997, 16 years before the Kawasaki P-1 which entered service in 2013.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the ERJ 135 or Kawasaki P-1?
The ERJ 135 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,231 units compared to 60 units of the Kawasaki P-1.