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Boeing 727 vs Tu-154 Careless

Boeing 727 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Boeing 727
Tupolev Tu-154 Careless military transport aircraft side profile drawing
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Specifications
Boeing 727 Tu-154 Careless
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Boeing Tupolev
First flight 9 February 1963 4 October 1968
Year introduced 1964 1972
Number produced 1832 units 1026 units
Average unit price $5 million $45 million
Wing area 157.9 m² 202.0 m²
Wingspan 33.0 m 37.6 m
Height 10.0 m 11.4 m
Length 46.7 m 48.0 m
Maximum speed 1017 km/h 913 km/h
Operational range 4,720 km 6,600 km
Service ceiling 12,802 m 12,100 m
Max. takeoff weight 95,028 kg 104,000 kg
Empty weight 45,359 kg 55,300 kg
Total thrust 3 x 6,577 kgf 3 x 10,503 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Boeing 727 or Tu-154 Careless?
The Boeing 727 is faster with a maximum speed of 1,017 km/h compared to the Tu-154 Careless's 913 km/h, a difference of 104 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Boeing 727 or Tu-154 Careless?
The Tu-154 Careless has a longer range at 6,600 km compared to the Boeing 727's 4,720 km.
Which can fly higher, the Boeing 727 or Tu-154 Careless?
The Boeing 727 has a higher service ceiling at 12,802 meters (42,001 ft) compared to the Tu-154 Careless's 12,100 meters (39,698 ft).
Which is heavier, the Boeing 727 or Tu-154 Careless?
The Tu-154 Careless has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 104,000 kg compared to the Boeing 727's 95,028 kg.
Which is larger, the Boeing 727 or Tu-154 Careless?
The Tu-154 Careless is longer at 48.0 meters compared to the Boeing 727's 46.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Boeing 727 or Tu-154 Careless?
The Tu-154 Careless is more expensive at approximately $45 million per unit compared to the Boeing 727 at $5.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Boeing 727 or Tu-154 Careless?
The Boeing 727 entered service first in 1964, 8 years before the Tu-154 Careless which entered service in 1972.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Boeing 727 or Tu-154 Careless?
The Boeing 727 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,832 units compared to 1,026 units of the Tu-154 Careless.