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Gulfstream G550 vs Tu-134 Crusty

Gulfstream G550 vs Tu-134 Crusty at a glance — top speed 941 vs 950 km/h, range 12,500 vs 3,000 km, max takeoff weight 41,050 vs 47,600 kg, built 600 vs 854 units.

Gulfstream G550 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Gulfstream G550
Tupolev Tu-134 Crusty military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Tu-134 Crusty
Specifications
Gulfstream G550 Tu-134 Crusty
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Gulfstream Tupolev
First flight 1 January 2003 29 July 1963
Year introduced 2004 1970
Number produced 600 units 854 units
Average unit price $62 million --
Wing area 106.0 m² 127.3 m²
Wingspan 28.5 m 29.0 m
Height 7.7 m 9.0 m
Length 29.4 m 37.1 m
Maximum speed 941 km/h 950 km/h
Operational range 12,500 km 3,000 km
Service ceiling 15,545 m 12,100 m
Max. takeoff weight 41,050 kg 47,600 kg
Empty weight 20,956 kg 27,960 kg
Total thrust 2 x 6,690 kgf 2 x 6,799 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Gulfstream G550 or Tu-134 Crusty?
The Tu-134 Crusty is faster with a maximum speed of 950 km/h compared to the Gulfstream G550's 941 km/h, a difference of 9 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Gulfstream G550 or Tu-134 Crusty?
The Gulfstream G550 has a longer range at 12,500 km compared to the Tu-134 Crusty's 3,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the Gulfstream G550 or Tu-134 Crusty?
The Gulfstream G550 has a higher service ceiling at 15,545 meters (51,000 ft) compared to the Tu-134 Crusty's 12,100 meters (39,698 ft).
Which is heavier, the Gulfstream G550 or Tu-134 Crusty?
The Tu-134 Crusty has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 47,600 kg compared to the Gulfstream G550's 41,050 kg.
Which is larger, the Gulfstream G550 or Tu-134 Crusty?
The Tu-134 Crusty is longer at 37.1 meters compared to the Gulfstream G550's 29.4 meters.
Which entered service first, the Gulfstream G550 or Tu-134 Crusty?
The Tu-134 Crusty entered service first in 1970, 34 years before the Gulfstream G550 which entered service in 2004.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Gulfstream G550 or Tu-134 Crusty?
The Tu-134 Crusty has been produced in greater numbers with 854 units compared to 600 units of the Gulfstream G550.