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Hawker 400 vs Tu-134 Crusty

Hawker 400 vs Tu-134 Crusty at a glance — top speed 860 vs 950 km/h, range 4,000 vs 3,000 km, max takeoff weight 7,303 vs 47,600 kg, built 951 vs 854 units.

Beechcraft Hawker 400 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Hawker 400
Tupolev Tu-134 Crusty military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Tu-134 Crusty
Specifications
Hawker 400 Tu-134 Crusty
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Beechcraft Tupolev
First flight 29 August 1978 29 July 1963
Year introduced 1978 1970
Number produced 951 units 854 units
Average unit price $7.4 million --
Wing area 22.4 m² 127.3 m²
Wingspan 13.3 m 29.0 m
Height 4.2 m 9.0 m
Length 14.8 m 37.1 m
Maximum speed 860 km/h 950 km/h
Operational range 4,000 km 3,000 km
Service ceiling 13,716 m 12,100 m
Max. takeoff weight 7,303 kg 47,600 kg
Empty weight 4,559 kg 27,960 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,315 kgf 2 x 6,799 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Hawker 400 or Tu-134 Crusty?
The Tu-134 Crusty is faster with a maximum speed of 950 km/h compared to the Hawker 400's 860 km/h, a difference of 90 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Hawker 400 or Tu-134 Crusty?
The Hawker 400 has a longer range at 4,000 km compared to the Tu-134 Crusty's 3,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the Hawker 400 or Tu-134 Crusty?
The Hawker 400 has a higher service ceiling at 13,716 meters (45,000 ft) compared to the Tu-134 Crusty's 12,100 meters (39,698 ft).
Which is heavier, the Hawker 400 or Tu-134 Crusty?
The Tu-134 Crusty has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 47,600 kg compared to the Hawker 400's 7,303 kg.
Which is larger, the Hawker 400 or Tu-134 Crusty?
The Tu-134 Crusty is longer at 37.1 meters compared to the Hawker 400's 14.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the Hawker 400 or Tu-134 Crusty?
The Tu-134 Crusty entered service first in 1970, 8 years before the Hawker 400 which entered service in 1978.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Hawker 400 or Tu-134 Crusty?
The Hawker 400 has been produced in greater numbers with 951 units compared to 854 units of the Tu-134 Crusty.