DH.106 Comet vs Tu-134 Crusty
DH.106 Comet vs Tu-134 Crusty at a glance — range 5,190 vs 3,000 km, max takeoff weight 70,760 vs 47,600 kg, built 114 vs 854 units.
Specifications
|
DH.106 Comet |
Tu-134 Crusty |
| Origin country |
🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
🇷🇺 Ex-USSR |
| Category |
Military Transport Aircraft |
Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer |
De Havilland |
Tupolev |
| First flight |
27 July 1949 |
29 July 1963 |
| Year introduced |
1952 |
1970 |
| Number produced |
114 units |
854 units |
| Average unit price |
$3.2 million |
-- |
| Wing area |
197.0 m² |
127.3 m² |
| Wingspan |
35.1 m |
29.0 m |
| Height |
9.0 m |
9.0 m |
| Length |
34.0 m |
37.1 m |
| Maximum speed |
-- km/h |
950 km/h |
| Operational range |
5,190 km |
3,000 km |
| Service ceiling |
12,800 m |
12,100 m |
| Max. takeoff weight |
70,760 kg |
47,600 kg |
| Empty weight |
-- kg |
27,960 kg |
| Total thrust |
4 x 4,763 kgf
|
2 x 6,799 kgf
|
Detailed Comparison
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Which is faster, the DH.106 Comet or Tu-134 Crusty?
The Tu-134 Crusty is faster with a maximum speed of 950 km/h compared to the DH.106 Comet's 0 km/h, a difference of 950 km/h.
Which has longer range, the DH.106 Comet or Tu-134 Crusty?
The DH.106 Comet has a longer range at 5,190 km compared to the Tu-134 Crusty's 3,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the DH.106 Comet or Tu-134 Crusty?
The DH.106 Comet has a higher service ceiling at 12,800 meters (41,994 ft) compared to the Tu-134 Crusty's 12,100 meters (39,698 ft).
Which is heavier, the DH.106 Comet or Tu-134 Crusty?
The DH.106 Comet has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 70,760 kg compared to the Tu-134 Crusty's 47,600 kg.
Which is larger, the DH.106 Comet or Tu-134 Crusty?
The Tu-134 Crusty is longer at 37.1 meters compared to the DH.106 Comet's 34.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the DH.106 Comet or Tu-134 Crusty?
The DH.106 Comet entered service first in 1952, 18 years before the Tu-134 Crusty which entered service in 1970.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the DH.106 Comet or Tu-134 Crusty?
The Tu-134 Crusty has been produced in greater numbers with 854 units compared to 114 units of the DH.106 Comet.
