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Jet Provost vs Tu-134 Crusty

Jet Provost vs Tu-134 Crusty at a glance — top speed 707 vs 950 km/h, range 1,445 vs 3,000 km, max takeoff weight 4,173 vs 47,600 kg.

BAC Jet Provost military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Jet Provost
Tupolev Tu-134 Crusty military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Tu-134 Crusty
Specifications
Jet Provost Tu-134 Crusty
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer BAC Tupolev
First flight 26 June 1954 29 July 1963
Year introduced 1955 1970
Number produced N/A 854 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 19.9 m² 127.3 m²
Wingspan 10.8 m 29.0 m
Height 3.1 m 9.0 m
Length 10.4 m 37.1 m
Maximum speed 707 km/h 950 km/h
Operational range 1,445 km 3,000 km
Service ceiling 11,200 m 12,100 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,173 kg 47,600 kg
Empty weight 2,217 kg 27,960 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,134 kgf 2 x 6,799 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Jet Provost or Tu-134 Crusty?
The Tu-134 Crusty is faster with a maximum speed of 950 km/h compared to the Jet Provost's 707 km/h, a difference of 243 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Jet Provost or Tu-134 Crusty?
The Tu-134 Crusty has a longer range at 3,000 km compared to the Jet Provost's 1,445 km.
Which can fly higher, the Jet Provost or Tu-134 Crusty?
The Tu-134 Crusty has a higher service ceiling at 12,100 meters (39,698 ft) compared to the Jet Provost's 11,200 meters (36,745 ft).
Which is heavier, the Jet Provost or Tu-134 Crusty?
The Tu-134 Crusty has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 47,600 kg compared to the Jet Provost's 4,173 kg.
Which is larger, the Jet Provost or Tu-134 Crusty?
The Tu-134 Crusty is longer at 37.1 meters compared to the Jet Provost's 10.4 meters.
Which entered service first, the Jet Provost or Tu-134 Crusty?
The Jet Provost entered service first in 1955, 15 years before the Tu-134 Crusty which entered service in 1970.