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ERJ 135 vs PC-12 Eagle

Embraer ERJ 135 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇧🇷 ERJ 135
Pilatus PC-12 Eagle military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇭 PC-12 Eagle
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Specifications
ERJ 135 PC-12 Eagle
Origin country 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇨🇭 Switzerland
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Embraer Pilatus
First flight 4 July 1998 31 May 1991
Year introduced 1997 1994
Number produced 1231 units 2000 units
Average unit price $10.5 million $6 million
Wingspan 20.0 m 16.3 m
Height 6.8 m -- m
Length 26.3 m -- m
Maximum speed 828 km/h 528 km/h
Operational range 3,240 km 3,417 km
Service ceiling 11,278 m 9,144 m
Max. takeoff weight 19,000 kg -- kg
Empty weight 11,501 kg 2,810 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,769 kgf 0
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Overview

The ERJ 135 and the PC-12 Eagle are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Embraer and Pilatus respectively.

Top speed is 828 km/h for the ERJ 135 vs 528 km/h for the PC-12 Eagle. The ERJ 135 has an operational range of 3,240 km vs 3,417 km for the PC-12 Eagle. The ERJ 135 operates at altitudes up to 11,278 m compared to 9,144 m for the PC-12 Eagle.

The ERJ 135 has been produced in 1,231 units vs 2,000 for the PC-12 Eagle. Unit cost is $10.5M for the ERJ 135 vs $6M for the PC-12 Eagle. The PC-12 Eagle first flew 7 years before the ERJ 135 (1991 vs 1998).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the ERJ 135 or PC-12 Eagle?
The ERJ 135 is faster with a maximum speed of 828 km/h compared to the PC-12 Eagle's 528 km/h, a difference of 300 km/h.
Which has longer range, the ERJ 135 or PC-12 Eagle?
The PC-12 Eagle has a longer range at 3,417 km compared to the ERJ 135's 3,240 km.
Which can fly higher, the ERJ 135 or PC-12 Eagle?
The ERJ 135 has a higher service ceiling at 11,278 meters (37,001 ft) compared to the PC-12 Eagle's 9,144 meters (30,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the ERJ 135 or PC-12 Eagle?
The ERJ 135 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 19,000 kg compared to the PC-12 Eagle's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the ERJ 135 or PC-12 Eagle?
The ERJ 135 is longer at 26.3 meters compared to the PC-12 Eagle's 0.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the ERJ 135 or PC-12 Eagle?
The ERJ 135 is more expensive at approximately $10 million per unit compared to the PC-12 Eagle at $6.0 million.
Which entered service first, the ERJ 135 or PC-12 Eagle?
The PC-12 Eagle entered service first in 1994, 3 years before the ERJ 135 which entered service in 1997.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the ERJ 135 or PC-12 Eagle?
The PC-12 Eagle has been produced in greater numbers with 2,000 units compared to 1,231 units of the ERJ 135.