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Il-62 Classic vs Tu-134 Crusty

Il-62 Classic vs Tu-134 Crusty at a glance — top speed 900 vs 950 km/h, range 10,000 vs 3,000 km, max takeoff weight 165,000 vs 47,600 kg, built 292 vs 854 units.

Specifications
Il-62 Classic Tu-134 Crusty
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Ilyushin Tupolev
First flight 3 January 1963 29 July 1963
Year introduced 1967 1970
Number produced 292 units 854 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 279.6 m² 127.3 m²
Wingspan 43.2 m 29.0 m
Height 12.4 m 9.0 m
Length 53.1 m 37.1 m
Maximum speed 900 km/h 950 km/h
Operational range 10,000 km 3,000 km
Service ceiling 12,000 m 12,100 m
Max. takeoff weight 165,000 kg 47,600 kg
Empty weight 71,600 kg 27,960 kg
Total thrust 4 x 108 kN 2 x 6,799 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Il-62 Classic or Tu-134 Crusty?
The Tu-134 Crusty is faster with a maximum speed of 950 km/h compared to the Il-62 Classic's 900 km/h, a difference of 50 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Il-62 Classic or Tu-134 Crusty?
The Il-62 Classic has a longer range at 10,000 km compared to the Tu-134 Crusty's 3,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the Il-62 Classic or Tu-134 Crusty?
The Tu-134 Crusty has a higher service ceiling at 12,100 meters (39,698 ft) compared to the Il-62 Classic's 12,000 meters (39,370 ft).
Which is heavier, the Il-62 Classic or Tu-134 Crusty?
The Il-62 Classic has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 165,000 kg compared to the Tu-134 Crusty's 47,600 kg.
Which is larger, the Il-62 Classic or Tu-134 Crusty?
The Il-62 Classic is longer at 53.1 meters compared to the Tu-134 Crusty's 37.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the Il-62 Classic or Tu-134 Crusty?
The Il-62 Classic entered service first in 1967, 3 years before the Tu-134 Crusty which entered service in 1970.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Il-62 Classic or Tu-134 Crusty?
The Tu-134 Crusty has been produced in greater numbers with 854 units compared to 292 units of the Il-62 Classic.