Embraer ERJ-135 VC-99C

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The Embraer ERJ-135, the smallest member of Brazil's pioneering regional jet family, revolutionized short-haul aviation by offering jet performance in a 37-seat configuration. First flown on July 4, 1997, it featured a low-wing design with rear-mounted twin Rolls-Royce AE 3007A3 turbofan engines and three-abreast seating. With a range of 1,750 nautical miles and maximum takeoff weight of 44,092 pounds, the ERJ-135 was manufactured by Embraer as part of their successful transition from turboprops to regional jets.