757 vs Tu-154 Careless
| American narrow-body jet airliner, commercially operational since the 1980s, extensively deployed for transcontinental and transatlantic routes. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Boeing |
| First flight | 19 February 1982 |
| Year introduced | 1983 |
| Number produced | 1050 units |
| Average unit price | $85 million |
| Soviet trijet airliner, prominent during the Cold War era, extensively deployed in civilian and military operations globally. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Tupolev |
| First flight | 4 October 1968 |
| Year introduced | 1972 |
| Number produced | 1026 units |
| Average unit price | $45 million |
| Wing area | 181.3 m² |
| Wingspan | 38.0 m |
| Height | 11.0 m |
| Length | 47.3 m |
| Maximum speed | 853 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | -- km |
| Service ceiling | 12,802 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 115,666 kg |
| Empty weight | 58,900 kg |
| Total thrust | 2 x 18,915 kgf â—‰ |
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| Wing area | -- m² |
| Wingspan | -- m |
| Height | -- m |
| Length | -- m |
| Maximum speed | 900 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 6,600 km |
| Service ceiling | 13,000 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | -- kg |
| Empty weight | -- kg |
| Total thrust | 2 x 9,500 kgf â—‰ |
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Performance Radar Chart
Photo of 757 by Rolf Wallner.
Photo of Tu-154 Careless by Konstantin von Wedelstaedt.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the 757 or Tu-154 Careless?
The Tu-154 Careless is faster with a maximum speed of 900 km/h compared to the 757's 853 km/h, a difference of 47 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 757 or Tu-154 Careless?
The Tu-154 Careless has a longer range at 6,600 km compared to the 757's 0 km.
Which can fly higher, the 757 or Tu-154 Careless?
The Tu-154 Careless has a higher service ceiling at 13,000 meters (42,650 ft) compared to the 757's 12,802 meters (42,001 ft).
Which is heavier, the 757 or Tu-154 Careless?
The 757 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 115,666 kg compared to the Tu-154 Careless's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the 757 or Tu-154 Careless?
The 757 is longer at 47.3 meters compared to the Tu-154 Careless's 0.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the 757 or Tu-154 Careless?
The 757 is more expensive at approximately $85 million per unit compared to the Tu-154 Careless at $45 million.
Which entered service first, the 757 or Tu-154 Careless?
The Tu-154 Careless entered service first in 1972, 11 years before the 757 which entered service in 1983.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 757 or Tu-154 Careless?
The 757 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,050 units compared to 1,026 units of the Tu-154 Careless.