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Kawasaki P-1 vs Tu-142

Kawasaki P-1 vs Tu-142 at a glance — top speed 996 vs 925 km/h, range 8,000 vs 12,550 km, max takeoff weight 79,832 vs 185,000 kg, built 60 vs 100 units.

Kawasaki P-1 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
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Tupolev Tu-142 military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
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Specifications
Kawasaki P-1 Tu-142
Origin country 🇯🇵 Japan 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Kawasaki Tupolev
First flight 28 September 2007 18 June 1968
Year introduced 2015 1972
Number produced 60 units 100 units
Average unit price $141.5 million --
Wing area -- m² 311.1 m²
Wingspan 35.4 m 50.0 m
Height 12.1 m 12.1 m
Length 38.0 m 53.1 m
Maximum speed 996 km/h 925 km/h
Operational range 8,000 km 12,550 km
Service ceiling 13,472 m 12,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 79,832 kg 185,000 kg
Empty weight -- kg 90,000 kg
Total thrust 4 x 6,123 kgf 4 x 11,033 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Kawasaki P-1 or Tu-142?
The Kawasaki P-1 is faster with a maximum speed of 996 km/h compared to the Tu-142's 925 km/h, a difference of 71 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Kawasaki P-1 or Tu-142?
The Tu-142 has a longer range at 12,550 km compared to the Kawasaki P-1's 8,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the Kawasaki P-1 or Tu-142?
The Kawasaki P-1 has a higher service ceiling at 13,472 meters (44,199 ft) compared to the Tu-142's 12,000 meters (39,370 ft).
Which is heavier, the Kawasaki P-1 or Tu-142?
The Tu-142 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 185,000 kg compared to the Kawasaki P-1's 79,832 kg.
Which is larger, the Kawasaki P-1 or Tu-142?
The Tu-142 is longer at 53.1 meters compared to the Kawasaki P-1's 38.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the Kawasaki P-1 or Tu-142?
The Tu-142 entered service first in 1972, 43 years before the Kawasaki P-1 which entered service in 2015.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Kawasaki P-1 or Tu-142?
The Tu-142 has been produced in greater numbers with 100 units compared to 60 units of the Kawasaki P-1.