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Nanchang CJ-6 vs Tu-134 Crusty

Nanchang CJ-6 vs Tu-134 Crusty at a glance — top speed 300 vs 950 km/h, range 700 vs 3,000 km, max takeoff weight 1,400 vs 47,600 kg, built 3,000 vs 854 units.

Nanchang CJ-6 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 Nanchang CJ-6
Tupolev Tu-134 Crusty military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Tu-134 Crusty
Specifications
Nanchang CJ-6 Tu-134 Crusty
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Nanchang Tupolev
First flight 27 August 1958 29 July 1963
Year introduced 1958 1970
Number produced 3000 units 854 units
Average unit price $75K --
Wing area -- m² 127.3 m²
Wingspan 10.2 m 29.0 m
Height 3.3 m 9.0 m
Length 8.5 m 37.1 m
Maximum speed 300 km/h 950 km/h
Operational range 700 km 3,000 km
Service ceiling 6,250 m 12,100 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,400 kg 47,600 kg
Empty weight 1,095 kg 27,960 kg
Total thrust 1 x 213 kW 2 x 6,799 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

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