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ERJ 135 vs M28 Skytruck

ERJ 135 vs M28 Skytruck at a glance — top speed 828 vs 355 km/h, range 3,240 vs 1,592 km, max takeoff weight 19,000 vs 7,500 kg, built 1,231 vs 176 units.

Embraer ERJ 135 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇧🇷 ERJ 135
PZL Mielec M28 Skytruck military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇵🇱 M28 Skytruck
Specifications
ERJ 135 M28 Skytruck
Origin country 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇵🇱 Poland
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Embraer PZL Mielec
First flight 4 July 1998 24 July 1993
Year introduced 1997 1996
Number produced 1231 units 176 units
Average unit price $10.5 million --
Wing area -- m² 39.7 m²
Wingspan 20.0 m 22.1 m
Height 6.8 m 4.9 m
Length 26.3 m 13.1 m
Maximum speed 828 km/h 355 km/h
Operational range 3,240 km 1,592 km
Service ceiling 11,278 m 7,620 m
Max. takeoff weight 19,000 kg 7,500 kg
Empty weight 11,501 kg 4,354 kg
Total thrust 2 x 3,538 kgf 2 x 820 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the ERJ 135 or M28 Skytruck?
The ERJ 135 is faster with a maximum speed of 828 km/h compared to the M28 Skytruck's 355 km/h, a difference of 473 km/h.
Which has longer range, the ERJ 135 or M28 Skytruck?
The ERJ 135 has a longer range at 3,240 km compared to the M28 Skytruck's 1,592 km.
Which can fly higher, the ERJ 135 or M28 Skytruck?
The ERJ 135 has a higher service ceiling at 11,278 meters (37,001 ft) compared to the M28 Skytruck's 7,620 meters (25,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the ERJ 135 or M28 Skytruck?
The ERJ 135 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 19,000 kg compared to the M28 Skytruck's 7,500 kg.
Which is larger, the ERJ 135 or M28 Skytruck?
The ERJ 135 is longer at 26.3 meters compared to the M28 Skytruck's 13.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the ERJ 135 or M28 Skytruck?
The M28 Skytruck entered service first in 1996, 1 years before the ERJ 135 which entered service in 1997.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the ERJ 135 or M28 Skytruck?
The ERJ 135 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,231 units compared to 176 units of the M28 Skytruck.