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Il-62 Classic vs Tu-154 Careless

Ilyushin Il-62 Classic military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Il-62 Classic
Tupolev Tu-154 Careless military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Tu-154 Careless
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Specifications
Il-62 Classic Tu-154 Careless
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Ilyushin Tupolev
First flight 3 January 1963 4 October 1968
Year introduced 1967 1972
Number produced 292 units 1026 units
Average unit price -- $45 million
Wing area 279.6 m² 202.0 m²
Wingspan 43.2 m 37.6 m
Height 12.4 m 11.4 m
Length 53.1 m 48.0 m
Maximum speed 900 km/h 913 km/h
Operational range 10,000 km 6,600 km
Service ceiling 12,000 m 12,100 m
Max. takeoff weight 165,000 kg 104,000 kg
Empty weight 71,600 kg 55,300 kg
Total thrust 4 x 108 kN 3 x 10,503 kgf
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Overview

The Il-62 Classic and the Tu-154 Careless are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Ilyushin and Tupolev respectively.

Top speed is 900 km/h for the Il-62 Classic vs 913 km/h for the Tu-154 Careless. The Il-62 Classic has an operational range of 10,000 km vs 6,600 km for the Tu-154 Careless. The Tu-154 Careless operates at altitudes up to 12,100 m compared to 12,000 m for the Il-62 Classic.

The Il-62 Classic has been produced in 292 units vs 1,026 for the Tu-154 Careless. The Il-62 Classic first flew 5 years before the Tu-154 Careless (1963 vs 1968).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Il-62 Classic or Tu-154 Careless?
The Tu-154 Careless is faster with a maximum speed of 913 km/h compared to the Il-62 Classic's 900 km/h, a difference of 13 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Il-62 Classic or Tu-154 Careless?
The Il-62 Classic has a longer range at 10,000 km compared to the Tu-154 Careless's 6,600 km.
Which can fly higher, the Il-62 Classic or Tu-154 Careless?
The Tu-154 Careless 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-154 Careless?
The Il-62 Classic has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 165,000 kg compared to the Tu-154 Careless's 104,000 kg.
Which is larger, the Il-62 Classic or Tu-154 Careless?
The Il-62 Classic is longer at 53.1 meters compared to the Tu-154 Careless's 48.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the Il-62 Classic or Tu-154 Careless?
The Il-62 Classic entered service first in 1967, 5 years before the Tu-154 Careless which entered service in 1972.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Il-62 Classic or Tu-154 Careless?
The Tu-154 Careless has been produced in greater numbers with 1,026 units compared to 292 units of the Il-62 Classic.