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Boeing 727 vs Tu-134 Crusty

Boeing 727 vs Tu-134 Crusty at a glance — top speed 1,017 vs 950 km/h, range 4,720 vs 3,000 km, max takeoff weight 95,028 vs 47,600 kg, built 1,832 vs 854 units.

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Specifications
Boeing 727 Tu-134 Crusty
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Boeing Tupolev
First flight 9 February 1963 29 July 1963
Year introduced 1964 1970
Number produced 1832 units 854 units
Average unit price $5 million --
Wing area 157.9 m² 127.3 m²
Wingspan 33.0 m 29.0 m
Height 10.0 m 9.0 m
Length 46.7 m 37.1 m
Maximum speed 1017 km/h 950 km/h
Operational range 4,720 km 3,000 km
Service ceiling 12,802 m 12,100 m
Max. takeoff weight 95,028 kg 47,600 kg
Empty weight 45,359 kg 27,960 kg
Total thrust 3 x 6,577 kgf 2 x 6,799 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Boeing 727 or Tu-134 Crusty?
The Boeing 727 is faster with a maximum speed of 1,017 km/h compared to the Tu-134 Crusty's 950 km/h, a difference of 67 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Boeing 727 or Tu-134 Crusty?
The Boeing 727 has a longer range at 4,720 km compared to the Tu-134 Crusty's 3,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the Boeing 727 or Tu-134 Crusty?
The Boeing 727 has a higher service ceiling at 12,802 meters (42,001 ft) compared to the Tu-134 Crusty's 12,100 meters (39,698 ft).
Which is heavier, the Boeing 727 or Tu-134 Crusty?
The Boeing 727 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 95,028 kg compared to the Tu-134 Crusty's 47,600 kg.
Which is larger, the Boeing 727 or Tu-134 Crusty?
The Boeing 727 is longer at 46.7 meters compared to the Tu-134 Crusty's 37.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the Boeing 727 or Tu-134 Crusty?
The Boeing 727 entered service first in 1964, 6 years before the Tu-134 Crusty which entered service in 1970.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Boeing 727 or Tu-134 Crusty?
The Boeing 727 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,832 units compared to 854 units of the Tu-134 Crusty.