CJ-6 vs Tu-134 Crusty

Overview

The CJ-6 and the Tu-134 Crusty are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Nanchang and Tupolev respectively.

The Tu-134 Crusty reaches 950 km/h — 3.2x the CJ-6's 300 km/h. The CJ-6 has an operational range of 700 km vs 3,000 km for the Tu-134 Crusty. The Tu-134 Crusty operates at altitudes up to 12,100 m compared to 6,250 m for the CJ-6. At 47,600 kg MTOW, the Tu-134 Crusty is 34:1 the CJ-6's 1,400 kg.

The CJ-6 has been produced in 3,000 units vs 854 for the Tu-134 Crusty. The CJ-6 first flew 5 years before the Tu-134 Crusty (1958 vs 1963).

Chinese basic trainer aircraft, designed in the late 1950s, extensively utilized for military pilot training and civil aviation.
Nanchang CJ-6 military training aircraft side profile drawing
Origin country 🇨🇳 China
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Nanchang
First flight 27 August 1958
Year introduced 1958
Number produced 3000 units
Average unit price $75K
Soviet jet airliner, ubiquitous during the Cold War, extensively utilized for civil and military operations.
Tupolev Tu-134 Crusty military training aircraft side profile drawing
Origin country 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Tupolev
First flight 29 July 1963
Year introduced 1970
Number produced 854 units
Average unit price --
Wing area -- m²
Wingspan 10.2 m â—‰
Height 3.3 m â—‰
Length 8.5 m â—‰
Maximum speed 300 km/h â—‰
Operational range 700 km â—‰
Service ceiling 6,250 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 1,400 kg â—‰
Empty weight 1,095 kg â—‰
Total thrust 1 x 213 kW â—‰
Wing area 127.3 m²
Wingspan 29.0 m â—‰
Height 9.0 m â—‰
Length 37.1 m â—‰
Maximum speed 950 km/h â—‰
Operational range 3,000 km â—‰
Service ceiling 12,100 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 47,600 kg â—‰
Empty weight 27,960 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 3,400 kgf â—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the CJ-6 or Tu-134 Crusty?
The Tu-134 Crusty is faster with a maximum speed of 950 km/h compared to the CJ-6's 300 km/h, a difference of 650 km/h.
Which has longer range, the CJ-6 or Tu-134 Crusty?
The Tu-134 Crusty has a longer range at 3,000 km compared to the CJ-6's 700 km.
Which can fly higher, the CJ-6 or Tu-134 Crusty?
The Tu-134 Crusty has a higher service ceiling at 12,100 meters (39,698 ft) compared to the CJ-6's 6,250 meters (20,505 ft).
Which is heavier, the CJ-6 or Tu-134 Crusty?
The Tu-134 Crusty has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 47,600 kg compared to the CJ-6's 1,400 kg.
Which is larger, the CJ-6 or Tu-134 Crusty?
The Tu-134 Crusty is longer at 37.1 meters compared to the CJ-6's 8.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the CJ-6 or Tu-134 Crusty?
The CJ-6 entered service first in 1958, 12 years before the Tu-134 Crusty which entered service in 1970.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the CJ-6 or Tu-134 Crusty?
The CJ-6 has been produced in greater numbers with 3,000 units compared to 854 units of the Tu-134 Crusty.