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Boeing 767 vs Tu-214

Boeing 767 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Boeing 767
Tupolev Tu-214 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Tu-214
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Specifications
Boeing 767 Tu-214
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Boeing Tupolev
First flight 26 September 1981 21 March 1996
Year introduced 1982 1996
Number produced 1288 units 89 units
Average unit price $160 million $65 million
Wing area 283.0 m² 184.2 m²
Wingspan 47.6 m 41.8 m
Height 16.0 m 13.9 m
Length 48.5 m 46.1 m
Maximum speed 912 km/h 900 km/h
Operational range 7,200 km 6,500 km
Service ceiling 13,137 m 12,100 m
Max. takeoff weight 136,078 kg 110,750 kg
Empty weight 80,286 kg 59,000 kg
Total thrust 2 x 21,772 kgf 2 x 16,000 kgf
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Overview

The Boeing 767 and the Tu-214 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Boeing and Tupolev respectively.

Top speed is 912 km/h for the Boeing 767 vs 900 km/h for the Tu-214. The Boeing 767 has an operational range of 7,200 km vs 6,500 km for the Tu-214. The Boeing 767 operates at altitudes up to 13,137 m compared to 12,100 m for the Tu-214.

The Boeing 767 has been produced in 1,288 units vs 89 for the Tu-214. Unit cost is $160M for the Boeing 767 vs $65M for the Tu-214. The Boeing 767 first flew 15 years before the Tu-214 (1981 vs 1996).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Boeing 767 or Tu-214?
The Boeing 767 is faster with a maximum speed of 912 km/h compared to the Tu-214's 900 km/h, a difference of 12 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Boeing 767 or Tu-214?
The Boeing 767 has a longer range at 7,200 km compared to the Tu-214's 6,500 km.
Which can fly higher, the Boeing 767 or Tu-214?
The Boeing 767 has a higher service ceiling at 13,137 meters (43,100 ft) compared to the Tu-214's 12,100 meters (39,698 ft).
Which is heavier, the Boeing 767 or Tu-214?
The Boeing 767 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 136,078 kg compared to the Tu-214's 110,750 kg.
Which is larger, the Boeing 767 or Tu-214?
The Boeing 767 is longer at 48.5 meters compared to the Tu-214's 46.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Boeing 767 or Tu-214?
The Boeing 767 is more expensive at approximately $160 million per unit compared to the Tu-214 at $65 million.
Which entered service first, the Boeing 767 or Tu-214?
The Boeing 767 entered service first in 1982, 14 years before the Tu-214 which entered service in 1996.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Boeing 767 or Tu-214?
The Boeing 767 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,288 units compared to 89 units of the Tu-214.