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DHC-8 Dash 8 vs Tu-134 Crusty

DHC-8 Dash 8 vs Tu-134 Crusty at a glance — top speed 451 vs 950 km/h, range 1,600 vs 3,000 km, max takeoff weight 15,649 vs 47,600 kg, built 1,258 vs 854 units.

De Havilland Canada DHC-8 Dash 8 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇦 DHC-8 Dash 8
Tupolev Tu-134 Crusty military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Tu-134 Crusty
Specifications
DHC-8 Dash 8 Tu-134 Crusty
Origin country 🇨🇦 Canada 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer De Havilland Canada Tupolev
First flight 20 June 1983 29 July 1963
Year introduced 1984 1970
Number produced 1258 units 854 units
Average unit price $27 million --
Wing area 54.4 m² 127.3 m²
Wingspan 26.0 m 29.0 m
Height 7.5 m 9.0 m
Length 22.0 m 37.1 m
Maximum speed 451 km/h 950 km/h
Operational range 1,600 km 3,000 km
Service ceiling 9,144 m 12,100 m
Max. takeoff weight 15,649 kg 47,600 kg
Empty weight 14,787 kg 27,960 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,342 kW 2 x 6,799 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or Tu-134 Crusty?
The Tu-134 Crusty is faster with a maximum speed of 950 km/h compared to the DHC-8 Dash 8's 451 km/h, a difference of 499 km/h.
Which has longer range, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or Tu-134 Crusty?
The Tu-134 Crusty has a longer range at 3,000 km compared to the DHC-8 Dash 8's 1,600 km.
Which can fly higher, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or Tu-134 Crusty?
The Tu-134 Crusty has a higher service ceiling at 12,100 meters (39,698 ft) compared to the DHC-8 Dash 8's 9,144 meters (30,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or Tu-134 Crusty?
The Tu-134 Crusty has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 47,600 kg compared to the DHC-8 Dash 8's 15,649 kg.
Which is larger, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or Tu-134 Crusty?
The Tu-134 Crusty is longer at 37.1 meters compared to the DHC-8 Dash 8's 22.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or Tu-134 Crusty?
The Tu-134 Crusty entered service first in 1970, 14 years before the DHC-8 Dash 8 which entered service in 1984.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or Tu-134 Crusty?
The DHC-8 Dash 8 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,258 units compared to 854 units of the Tu-134 Crusty.