Hawker 400 vs Tu-134 Crusty
Overview
The Hawker 400 and the Tu-134 Crusty are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Beechcraft and Tupolev respectively.
Top speed is 860 km/h for the Hawker 400 vs 950 km/h for the Tu-134 Crusty. The Hawker 400 has an operational range of 4,000 km vs 3,000 km for the Tu-134 Crusty. The Hawker 400 operates at altitudes up to 13,716 m compared to 12,100 m for the Tu-134 Crusty. At 47,600 kg MTOW, the Tu-134 Crusty is 6.5x the Hawker 400's 7,303 kg.
The Hawker 400 has been produced in 951 units vs 854 for the Tu-134 Crusty. The Tu-134 Crusty first flew 15 years before the Hawker 400 (1963 vs 1978).
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Beechcraft |
| First flight | 29 August 1978 |
| Year introduced | 1978 |
| Number produced | 951 units |
| Average unit price | $7.4 million |
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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 | -- |
| Wing area | 22.4 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 13.3 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.2 m ◉ |
| Length | 14.8 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 860 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 4,000 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 13,716 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 7,303 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 4,559 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 658 kgf ◉ |
| Wing area | 127.3 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 29.0 m ◉ |
| Height | 9.0 m ◉ |
| Length | 37.1 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 950 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 3,000 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 12,100 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 47,600 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 27,960 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 3,400 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.