ERJ-145 vs L-410 NG
The ERJ-145 leads, topping 5 of 7 compared metrics.
Put the Embraer Executive Jets ERJ-145 (introduced 1996) beside the Aircraft Industries (LET) L-410 NG (introduced 2018) and the trade-offs sharpen fast. Both are regional, which makes them natural cross-shopping rivals. The clearest separation between them is cabin capacity, where the ERJ-145 carries more passengers. We line the numbers up below, then translate them into the mission each aircraft actually wins.
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ERJ-145 vs L-410 NG: the key differences
- The ERJ-145 delivers 94% more range (ERJ-145: 1,550 nm; L-410 NG: 800 nm).
- The ERJ-145 delivers 105% more cruise speed (ERJ-145: 450 kt; L-410 NG: 220 kt).
- The ERJ-145 delivers 163% more passenger capacity (ERJ-145: 50 seats; L-410 NG: 19 seats).
- The L-410 NG is the newer design (introduced 2018 versus 1996 for the ERJ-145), a gap of 22 years that usually shows up in avionics, cabin systems and fuel burn.
- The ERJ-145 is the larger aircraft by maximum takeoff weight (48,501 lbs versus 15,873 lbs), which typically buys more cabin and payload at the cost of higher trip economics.
Which mission suits which aircraft
The ERJ-145 is the stronger fit for regional and short-to-medium legs — its 1,550 nm of range removes fuel stops on those legs. The L-410 NG, at 800 nm, is better matched to short-haul and regional hops, where lower trip cost counts for more than outright reach. If most of your flying sits inside the L-410 NG's range, the ERJ-145's extra capability is range you pay to carry but rarely use.
Which should you choose?
On published specifications the ERJ-145 leads on both range and cabin capacity, so it suits operators who want maximum mission flexibility from a single airframe. The L-410 NG can still be the smarter buy on acquisition cost, operating economics, runway performance, or current availability — the factors that rarely show up in a spec sheet. Our acquisition advisory team can model both against your actual mission profile before you commit.
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ERJ-145 vs L-410 NG: FAQs
Which has the longer range, the ERJ-145 or the L-410 NG?
The ERJ-145 has the longer published range — 1,550 nm versus 800 nm for the L-410 NG.
Does the ERJ-145 or L-410 NG seat more passengers?
The ERJ-145 carries more passengers at maximum configuration — up to 50 seats, compared with 19 on the L-410 NG.
Which is faster, the ERJ-145 or the L-410 NG?
The ERJ-145 cruises faster, at 450 kt versus 220 kt for the L-410 NG.
Which is newer, the ERJ-145 or the L-410 NG?
The L-410 NG is the newer design, introduced in 2018 versus 1996 for the ERJ-145.
Is the ERJ-145 or the L-410 NG the larger aircraft?
By maximum takeoff weight the ERJ-145 is the larger aircraft — 48,501 lbs versus 15,873 lbs for the L-410 NG.
Should I buy the ERJ-145 or the L-410 NG?
On published specifications the ERJ-145 leads on both range and cabin capacity, so it suits operators who want maximum mission flexibility from a single airframe. The L-410 NG can still be the smarter buy on acquisition cost, operating economics, runway performance, or current availability — the factors that rarely show up in a spec sheet. Our acquisition advisory team can model both against your actual mission profile before you commit.
Still weighing up the ERJ-145 vs L-410 NG?
Specs only take you so far. Our advisors give an independent recommendation based on your mission, budget and how you actually fly — and represent your side through to purchase.