Embraer ERJ 135

The regional jet built for thin-route connectivity.

Overview

Embraer Brazil ICAO: E135 1989–Present Active $16.5 million

The Embraer ERJ 135 is a shortened member of the ERJ 145 family. Entering service in the late 1990s, it was tailored for routes with lower passenger demand. The aircraft supports regional airline networks worldwide.

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Specifications

Units
Engine
2 × Rolls-Royce AE3007-A
Engine type
Turbofan
Thrust
2 × 7,580 lbf · 34 kN
Avionics
Honeywell Primus 1000
Wing tips
No winglets
Seats
37
Crew
Cabin width
6 ft 11 in  ·  2.10 m
Cabin height
6 ft 0 in  ·  1.82 m
Cabin length
42 ft 6 in  ·  12.95 m
Exterior length
86 ft 5 in  ·  26.33 m
Tail height
22 ft 2 in  ·  6.76 m
Fuselage diameter
7 ft 6 in  ·  2.28 m
Wing span
65 ft 9 in  ·  20.04 m
Baggage volume
325 ft³  ·  9.2 m³
Gross weight
Empty weight
Max takeoff weight
44,100 lb  ·  20,000 kg
Max landing weight
40,800 lb  ·  18,500 kg
Max payload
9,900 lb  ·  4,500 kg
Fuel capacity
1,690 gal · 6,400 L · 5,100 kg (Jet A)
Max cruise speed
450 kt  ·  518 mph  ·  833 km/h
Maximum speed
Cruise speed
Approach speed
87 kt  ·  100 mph  ·  161 km/h
Range
1,750 nm  ·  2,010 mi  ·  3,240 km
Fuel burn
1.04 nm/gal  ·  0.51 km/L
Ceiling
37,000 ft  ·  11,300 m
Rate of climb
2,560 ft/min  ·  13 m/s
Takeoff distance
5,750 ft  ·  1,760 m
Landing distance
4,450 ft  ·  1,360 m
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Operational Context

Embraer ERJ 135 — regional jet airliner

The ERJ 135 first flew in 1998 and entered service in 1999. It retained the basic fuselage cross-section of the ERJ 145 while reducing capacity. The aircraft was designed to compete in the 37-seat regional jet market.

Two Rolls-Royce AE 3007 turbofan engines producing approximately 7,000 pounds of thrust (31 kN) each power the aircraft. Cruise speed approaches Mach 0.78. Maximum takeoff weight exceeds 44,000 pounds (19,958 kg), with range near 1,750 nautical miles (3,241 km).

The ERJ 135 enabled airlines to operate economically on low-demand routes. Its commonality with larger ERJ variants simplified maintenance and training. Many aircraft remain active in regional fleets.