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Kawasaki T-4 vs Tu-134 Crusty

Kawasaki T-4 vs Tu-134 Crusty at a glance — top speed 1,038 vs 950 km/h, range 1,668 vs 3,000 km, max takeoff weight 7,500 vs 47,600 kg, built 200 vs 854 units.

Kawasaki T-4 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇯🇵 Kawasaki T-4
Tupolev Tu-134 Crusty military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Tu-134 Crusty
Specifications
Kawasaki T-4 Tu-134 Crusty
Origin country 🇯🇵 Japan 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Kawasaki Tupolev
First flight 29 July 1985 29 July 1963
Year introduced 1988 1970
Number produced 200 units 854 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 21.0 m² 127.3 m²
Wingspan 9.9 m 29.0 m
Height 4.6 m 9.0 m
Length 13.0 m 37.1 m
Maximum speed 1038 km/h 950 km/h
Operational range 1,668 km 3,000 km
Service ceiling 15,240 m 12,100 m
Max. takeoff weight 7,500 kg 47,600 kg
Empty weight 3,790 kg 27,960 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,597 kgf 2 x 6,799 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Kawasaki T-4 or Tu-134 Crusty?
The Kawasaki T-4 is faster with a maximum speed of 1,038 km/h compared to the Tu-134 Crusty's 950 km/h, a difference of 88 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Kawasaki T-4 or Tu-134 Crusty?
The Tu-134 Crusty has a longer range at 3,000 km compared to the Kawasaki T-4's 1,668 km.
Which can fly higher, the Kawasaki T-4 or Tu-134 Crusty?
The Kawasaki T-4 has a higher service ceiling at 15,240 meters (50,000 ft) compared to the Tu-134 Crusty's 12,100 meters (39,698 ft).
Which is heavier, the Kawasaki T-4 or Tu-134 Crusty?
The Tu-134 Crusty has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 47,600 kg compared to the Kawasaki T-4's 7,500 kg.
Which is larger, the Kawasaki T-4 or Tu-134 Crusty?
The Tu-134 Crusty is longer at 37.1 meters compared to the Kawasaki T-4's 13.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the Kawasaki T-4 or Tu-134 Crusty?
The Tu-134 Crusty entered service first in 1970, 18 years before the Kawasaki T-4 which entered service in 1988.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Kawasaki T-4 or Tu-134 Crusty?
The Tu-134 Crusty has been produced in greater numbers with 854 units compared to 200 units of the Kawasaki T-4.