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ERJ 135 vs Y-20

ERJ 135 vs Y-20 at a glance — top speed 828 vs 926 km/h, range 3,240 vs 7,800 km, max takeoff weight 19,000 vs 222,000 kg, built 1,231 vs 58 units.

Embraer ERJ 135 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇧🇷 ERJ 135
Xian Y-20 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 Y-20
Specifications
ERJ 135 Y-20
Origin country 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇨🇳 China
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Embraer Xian
First flight 4 July 1998 26 January 2013
Year introduced 1997 2016
Number produced 1231 units 58 units
Average unit price $10.5 million $160 million
Wing area -- m² 310.0 m²
Wingspan 20.0 m 50.0 m
Height 6.8 m 15.0 m
Length 26.3 m 47.0 m
Maximum speed 828 km/h 926 km/h
Operational range 3,240 km 7,800 km
Service ceiling 11,278 m 13,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 19,000 kg 222,000 kg
Empty weight 11,501 kg 100,000 kg
Total thrust 2 x 3,538 kgf 4 x 12,033 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the ERJ 135 or Y-20?
The Y-20 is faster with a maximum speed of 926 km/h compared to the ERJ 135's 828 km/h, a difference of 98 km/h.
Which has longer range, the ERJ 135 or Y-20?
The Y-20 has a longer range at 7,800 km compared to the ERJ 135's 3,240 km.
Which can fly higher, the ERJ 135 or Y-20?
The Y-20 has a higher service ceiling at 13,000 meters (42,650 ft) compared to the ERJ 135's 11,278 meters (37,001 ft).
Which is heavier, the ERJ 135 or Y-20?
The Y-20 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 222,000 kg compared to the ERJ 135's 19,000 kg.
Which is larger, the ERJ 135 or Y-20?
The Y-20 is longer at 47.0 meters compared to the ERJ 135's 26.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the ERJ 135 or Y-20?
The Y-20 is more expensive at approximately $160 million per unit compared to the ERJ 135 at $10 million.
Which entered service first, the ERJ 135 or Y-20?
The ERJ 135 entered service first in 1997, 19 years before the Y-20 which entered service in 2016.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the ERJ 135 or Y-20?
The ERJ 135 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,231 units compared to 58 units of the Y-20.