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Boeing 757 vs Tu-214

Boeing 757 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Boeing 757
Tupolev Tu-214 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Tu-214
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Specifications
Boeing 757 Tu-214
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Boeing Tupolev
First flight 19 February 1982 21 March 1996
Year introduced 1983 1996
Number produced 1050 units 89 units
Average unit price $85 million $65 million
Wing area 181.3 m² 184.2 m²
Wingspan 38.0 m 41.8 m
Height 11.0 m 13.9 m
Length 47.3 m 46.1 m
Maximum speed 853 km/h 900 km/h
Operational range 7,250 km 6,500 km
Service ceiling 12,802 m 12,100 m
Max. takeoff weight 115,666 kg 110,750 kg
Empty weight 58,900 kg 59,000 kg
Total thrust 2 x 18,915 kgf 2 x 16,000 kgf
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Overview

The Boeing 757 and the Tu-214 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Boeing and Tupolev respectively.

Top speed is 853 km/h for the Boeing 757 vs 900 km/h for the Tu-214. The Boeing 757 has an operational range of 7,250 km vs 6,500 km for the Tu-214. The Boeing 757 operates at altitudes up to 12,802 m compared to 12,100 m for the Tu-214.

The Boeing 757 has been produced in 1,050 units vs 89 for the Tu-214. Unit cost is $85M for the Boeing 757 vs $65M for the Tu-214. The Boeing 757 first flew 14 years before the Tu-214 (1982 vs 1996).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Boeing 757 or Tu-214?
The Tu-214 is faster with a maximum speed of 900 km/h compared to the Boeing 757's 853 km/h, a difference of 47 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Boeing 757 or Tu-214?
The Boeing 757 has a longer range at 7,250 km compared to the Tu-214's 6,500 km.
Which can fly higher, the Boeing 757 or Tu-214?
The Boeing 757 has a higher service ceiling at 12,802 meters (42,001 ft) compared to the Tu-214's 12,100 meters (39,698 ft).
Which is heavier, the Boeing 757 or Tu-214?
The Boeing 757 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 115,666 kg compared to the Tu-214's 110,750 kg.
Which is larger, the Boeing 757 or Tu-214?
The Boeing 757 is longer at 47.3 meters compared to the Tu-214's 46.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Boeing 757 or Tu-214?
The Boeing 757 is more expensive at approximately $85 million per unit compared to the Tu-214 at $65 million.
Which entered service first, the Boeing 757 or Tu-214?
The Boeing 757 entered service first in 1983, 13 years before the Tu-214 which entered service in 1996.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Boeing 757 or Tu-214?
The Boeing 757 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,050 units compared to 89 units of the Tu-214.