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ERJ 135 vs Quest Kodiak

Embraer ERJ 135 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇧🇷 ERJ 135
Quest Kodiak military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Quest Kodiak
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Specifications
ERJ 135 Quest Kodiak
Origin country 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Embraer Quest
First flight 4 July 1998 16 October 2004
Year introduced 1997 2008
Number produced 1231 units 300 units
Average unit price $10.5 million $3 million
Wingspan 20.0 m 13.7 m
Height 6.8 m -- m
Length 26.3 m -- m
Maximum speed 828 km/h 339 km/h
Operational range 3,240 km 2,096 km
Service ceiling 11,278 m 7,620 m
Max. takeoff weight 19,000 kg -- kg
Empty weight 11,501 kg 1,710 kg
Total thrust 2 x 3,538 kgf --
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Overview

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

The ERJ 135 reaches 828 km/h — 2.4:1 the Quest Kodiak's 339 km/h. The ERJ 135 has an operational range of 3,240 km vs 2,096 km for the Quest Kodiak. The ERJ 135 operates at altitudes up to 11,278 m compared to 7,620 m for the Quest Kodiak.

The ERJ 135 has been produced in 1,231 units vs 300 for the Quest Kodiak. Unit cost is $10.5M for the ERJ 135 vs $3M for the Quest Kodiak. The ERJ 135 first flew 6 years before the Quest Kodiak (1998 vs 2004).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the ERJ 135 or Quest Kodiak?
The ERJ 135 is faster with a maximum speed of 828 km/h compared to the Quest Kodiak's 339 km/h, a difference of 489 km/h.
Which has longer range, the ERJ 135 or Quest Kodiak?
The ERJ 135 has a longer range at 3,240 km compared to the Quest Kodiak's 2,096 km.
Which can fly higher, the ERJ 135 or Quest Kodiak?
The ERJ 135 has a higher service ceiling at 11,278 meters (37,001 ft) compared to the Quest Kodiak's 7,620 meters (25,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the ERJ 135 or Quest Kodiak?
The ERJ 135 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 19,000 kg compared to the Quest Kodiak's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the ERJ 135 or Quest Kodiak?
The ERJ 135 is longer at 26.3 meters compared to the Quest Kodiak's 0.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the ERJ 135 or Quest Kodiak?
The ERJ 135 is more expensive at approximately $10 million per unit compared to the Quest Kodiak at $3.0 million.
Which entered service first, the ERJ 135 or Quest Kodiak?
The ERJ 135 entered service first in 1997, 11 years before the Quest Kodiak which entered service in 2008.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the ERJ 135 or Quest Kodiak?
The ERJ 135 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,231 units compared to 300 units of the Quest Kodiak.