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ERJ 135 vs Learjet 45

ERJ 135 vs Learjet 45 at a glance — top speed 828 vs 858 km/h, range 3,240 vs 3,167 km, max takeoff weight 19,000 vs 9,163 kg, built 1,231 vs 642 units.

Embraer ERJ 135 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇧🇷 ERJ 135
Bombardier Learjet 45 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇦 Learjet 45
Specifications
ERJ 135 Learjet 45
Origin country 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇨🇦 Canada
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Embraer Bombardier
First flight 4 July 1998 7 October 1995
Year introduced 1997 1998
Number produced 1231 units 642 units
Average unit price $10.5 million $3.2 million
Wing area -- m² 29.0 m²
Wingspan 20.0 m 14.6 m
Height 6.8 m 4.3 m
Length 26.3 m 17.6 m
Maximum speed 828 km/h 858 km/h
Operational range 3,240 km 3,167 km
Service ceiling 11,278 m 15,545 m
Max. takeoff weight 19,000 kg 9,163 kg
Empty weight 11,501 kg 5,829 kg
Total thrust 2 x 3,538 kgf 2 x 1,588 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the ERJ 135 or Learjet 45?
The Learjet 45 is faster with a maximum speed of 858 km/h compared to the ERJ 135's 828 km/h, a difference of 30 km/h.
Which has longer range, the ERJ 135 or Learjet 45?
The ERJ 135 has a longer range at 3,240 km compared to the Learjet 45's 3,167 km.
Which can fly higher, the ERJ 135 or Learjet 45?
The Learjet 45 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 Learjet 45?
The ERJ 135 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 19,000 kg compared to the Learjet 45's 9,163 kg.
Which is larger, the ERJ 135 or Learjet 45?
The ERJ 135 is longer at 26.3 meters compared to the Learjet 45's 17.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the ERJ 135 or Learjet 45?
The ERJ 135 is more expensive at approximately $10 million per unit compared to the Learjet 45 at $3.2 million.
Which entered service first, the ERJ 135 or Learjet 45?
The ERJ 135 entered service first in 1997, 1 years before the Learjet 45 which entered service in 1998.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the ERJ 135 or Learjet 45?
The ERJ 135 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,231 units compared to 642 units of the Learjet 45.