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HTT-40 vs Tu-134 Crusty

HTT-40 vs Tu-134 Crusty at a glance — top speed 450 vs 950 km/h, range 1,000 vs 3,000 km, max takeoff weight 2,800 vs 47,600 kg, built 2 vs 854 units.

HAL HTT-40 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇳 HTT-40
Tupolev Tu-134 Crusty military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Tu-134 Crusty
Specifications
HTT-40 Tu-134 Crusty
Origin country 🇮🇳 India 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer HAL Tupolev
First flight 1 June 2016 29 July 1963
Year introduced 2026 1970
Number produced 2 units 854 units
Average unit price $12.1 million --
Wing area -- m² 127.3 m²
Wingspan 11.0 m 29.0 m
Height -- m 9.0 m
Length -- m 37.1 m
Maximum speed 450 km/h 950 km/h
Operational range 1,000 km 3,000 km
Service ceiling 6,000 m 12,100 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,800 kg 47,600 kg
Empty weight 2,000 kg 27,960 kg
Total thrust 1 x 708 kW 2 x 6,799 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the HTT-40 or Tu-134 Crusty?
The Tu-134 Crusty is faster with a maximum speed of 950 km/h compared to the HTT-40's 450 km/h, a difference of 500 km/h.
Which has longer range, the HTT-40 or Tu-134 Crusty?
The Tu-134 Crusty has a longer range at 3,000 km compared to the HTT-40's 1,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the HTT-40 or Tu-134 Crusty?
The Tu-134 Crusty has a higher service ceiling at 12,100 meters (39,698 ft) compared to the HTT-40's 6,000 meters (19,685 ft).
Which is heavier, the HTT-40 or Tu-134 Crusty?
The Tu-134 Crusty has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 47,600 kg compared to the HTT-40's 2,800 kg.
Which entered service first, the HTT-40 or Tu-134 Crusty?
The Tu-134 Crusty entered service first in 1970, 56 years before the HTT-40 which entered service in 2026.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the HTT-40 or Tu-134 Crusty?
The Tu-134 Crusty has been produced in greater numbers with 854 units compared to 2 units of the HTT-40.