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Hawk vs Tu-134 Crusty

Hawk vs Tu-134 Crusty at a glance — top speed 1,028 vs 950 km/h, range 2,520 vs 3,000 km, max takeoff weight 8,340 vs 47,600 kg, built 1,000 vs 854 units.

British Aerospace Hawk military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Hawk
Tupolev Tu-134 Crusty military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Tu-134 Crusty
Specifications
Hawk Tu-134 Crusty
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer British Aerospace Tupolev
First flight 21 August 1974 29 July 1963
Year introduced 1976 1970
Number produced 1000 units 854 units
Average unit price $18 million --
Wing area 16.7 m² 127.3 m²
Wingspan 9.4 m 29.0 m
Height 4.1 m 9.0 m
Length 11.9 m 37.1 m
Maximum speed 1028 km/h 950 km/h
Operational range 2,520 km 3,000 km
Service ceiling 15,000 m 12,100 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,340 kg 47,600 kg
Empty weight 3,635 kg 27,960 kg
Total thrust 1 x 2,420 kgf 2 x 6,799 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Hawk or Tu-134 Crusty?
The Hawk is faster with a maximum speed of 1,028 km/h compared to the Tu-134 Crusty's 950 km/h, a difference of 78 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Hawk or Tu-134 Crusty?
The Tu-134 Crusty has a longer range at 3,000 km compared to the Hawk's 2,520 km.
Which can fly higher, the Hawk or Tu-134 Crusty?
The Hawk has a higher service ceiling at 15,000 meters (49,212 ft) compared to the Tu-134 Crusty's 12,100 meters (39,698 ft).
Which is heavier, the Hawk or Tu-134 Crusty?
The Tu-134 Crusty has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 47,600 kg compared to the Hawk's 8,340 kg.
Which is larger, the Hawk or Tu-134 Crusty?
The Tu-134 Crusty is longer at 37.1 meters compared to the Hawk's 11.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the Hawk or Tu-134 Crusty?
The Tu-134 Crusty entered service first in 1970, 6 years before the Hawk which entered service in 1976.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Hawk or Tu-134 Crusty?
The Hawk has been produced in greater numbers with 1,000 units compared to 854 units of the Tu-134 Crusty.