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Boeing 747 vs Tu-144 Charger

Boeing 747 vs Tu-144 Charger at a glance — top speed 1,014 vs 2,500 km/h, range 12,150 vs 6,500 km, max takeoff weight 377,842 vs 207,000 kg, built 1,574 vs 16 units.

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🇷🇺 Tu-144 ChargerFull specs
Specifications
Boeing 747 Tu-144 Charger
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Boeing Tupolev
First flight 9 February 1969 31 December 1968
Year introduced 1969 1975
Number produced 1574 units 16 units
Average unit price $285 million --
Wing area 511.0 m² 506.4 m²
Wingspan 59.6 m 28.8 m
Height 19.3 m 12.6 m
Length 70.6 m 65.7 m
Maximum speed 1014 km/h 2500 km/h
Operational range 12,150 km 6,500 km
Service ceiling 13,746 m 20,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 377,842 kg 207,000 kg
Empty weight 173,726 kg 99,200 kg
Total thrust 4 x 25,719 kgf 4 x 240 kN
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Boeing 747 or Tu-144 Charger?
The Tu-144 Charger is faster with a maximum speed of 2,500 km/h compared to the Boeing 747's 1,014 km/h, a difference of 1,486 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Boeing 747 or Tu-144 Charger?
The Boeing 747 has a longer range at 12,150 km compared to the Tu-144 Charger's 6,500 km.
Which can fly higher, the Boeing 747 or Tu-144 Charger?
The Tu-144 Charger has a higher service ceiling at 20,000 meters (65,616 ft) compared to the Boeing 747's 13,746 meters (45,098 ft).
Which is heavier, the Boeing 747 or Tu-144 Charger?
The Boeing 747 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 377,842 kg compared to the Tu-144 Charger's 207,000 kg.
Which is larger, the Boeing 747 or Tu-144 Charger?
The Boeing 747 is longer at 70.6 meters compared to the Tu-144 Charger's 65.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the Boeing 747 or Tu-144 Charger?
The Boeing 747 entered service first in 1969, 6 years before the Tu-144 Charger which entered service in 1975.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Boeing 747 or Tu-144 Charger?
The Boeing 747 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,574 units compared to 16 units of the Tu-144 Charger.