Gulfstream G550 vs Tu-134 Crusty
| American business jet, in service since the early 21st century, renowned for long-range capabilities and high-speed performance. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Gulfstream |
| First flight | 1 January 2003 |
| Year introduced | 2004 |
| Number produced | 600 units |
| Average unit price | $62 million |
| Soviet jet airliner, ubiquitous during the Cold War, extensively utilized for civil and military operations. | |
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| 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 | $-- million |
| Wing area | 106.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 28.5 m â—‰ |
| Height | 7.7 m â—‰ |
| Length | 29.4 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | -- km/h |
| Service ceiling | 15,545 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 41,050 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 20,956 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 6,690 kgf â—‰ |
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| 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 |
| Service ceiling | 12,100 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 47,600 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 27,960 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 6,799 kgf â—‰ |
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