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ERJ 135 vs F28 Fellowship

Embraer ERJ 135 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇧🇷 ERJ 135
Fokker F28 Fellowship military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇳🇱 F28 Fellowship
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Specifications
ERJ 135 F28 Fellowship
Origin country 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇳🇱 Netherlands
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Embraer Fokker
First flight 4 July 1998 3 May 1967
Year introduced 1997 1969
Number produced 1231 units 241 units
Average unit price $10.5 million $4 million
Wing area -- m² 79.0 m²
Wingspan 20.0 m 25.1 m
Height 6.8 m 8.5 m
Length 26.3 m 29.6 m
Maximum speed 828 km/h 848 km/h
Operational range 3,240 km 1,700 km
Service ceiling 11,278 m 8,839 m
Max. takeoff weight 19,000 kg 33,000 kg
Empty weight 11,501 kg 16,144 kg
Total thrust 2 x 3,538 kgf 2 x 4,491 kgf
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Overview

The ERJ 135 and the F28 Fellowship are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Embraer and Fokker respectively.

Top speed is 828 km/h for the ERJ 135 vs 848 km/h for the F28 Fellowship. The ERJ 135 has an operational range of 3,240 km vs 1,700 km for the F28 Fellowship. The ERJ 135 operates at altitudes up to 11,278 m compared to 8,839 m for the F28 Fellowship.

The ERJ 135 has been produced in 1,231 units vs 241 for the F28 Fellowship. Unit cost is $10.5M for the ERJ 135 vs $4M for the F28 Fellowship. The F28 Fellowship first flew 31 years before the ERJ 135 (1967 vs 1998).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the ERJ 135 or F28 Fellowship?
The F28 Fellowship is faster with a maximum speed of 848 km/h compared to the ERJ 135's 828 km/h, a difference of 20 km/h.
Which has longer range, the ERJ 135 or F28 Fellowship?
The ERJ 135 has a longer range at 3,240 km compared to the F28 Fellowship's 1,700 km.
Which can fly higher, the ERJ 135 or F28 Fellowship?
The ERJ 135 has a higher service ceiling at 11,278 meters (37,001 ft) compared to the F28 Fellowship's 8,839 meters (28,999 ft).
Which is heavier, the ERJ 135 or F28 Fellowship?
The F28 Fellowship has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 33,000 kg compared to the ERJ 135's 19,000 kg.
Which is larger, the ERJ 135 or F28 Fellowship?
The F28 Fellowship is longer at 29.6 meters compared to the ERJ 135's 26.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the ERJ 135 or F28 Fellowship?
The ERJ 135 is more expensive at approximately $10 million per unit compared to the F28 Fellowship at $4.0 million.
Which entered service first, the ERJ 135 or F28 Fellowship?
The F28 Fellowship entered service first in 1969, 28 years before the ERJ 135 which entered service in 1997.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the ERJ 135 or F28 Fellowship?
The ERJ 135 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,231 units compared to 241 units of the F28 Fellowship.