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L-39 Albatros vs Tu-134 Crusty

Aero L-39 Albatros military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇿 L-39 Albatros
Tupolev Tu-134 Crusty military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Tu-134 Crusty
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Specifications
L-39 Albatros Tu-134 Crusty
Origin country 🇨🇿 Czechia 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Aero Tupolev
First flight 4 November 1968 29 July 1963
Year introduced 1972 1970
Number produced 2900 units 854 units
Average unit price $1 million --
Wing area 18.8 m² 127.3 m²
Wingspan 9.5 m 29.0 m
Height 4.8 m 9.0 m
Length 12.1 m 37.1 m
Maximum speed 750 km/h 950 km/h
Operational range 1,100 km 3,000 km
Service ceiling 11,500 m 12,100 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,700 kg 47,600 kg
Empty weight 3,459 kg 27,960 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,720 kgf 2 x 3,400 kgf
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Overview

The L-39 Albatros and the Tu-134 Crusty are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Aero and Tupolev respectively.

Top speed is 750 km/h for the L-39 Albatros vs 950 km/h for the Tu-134 Crusty. The L-39 Albatros has an operational range of 1,100 km vs 3,000 km for the Tu-134 Crusty. The Tu-134 Crusty operates at altitudes up to 12,100 m compared to 11,500 m for the L-39 Albatros. At 47,600 kg MTOW, the Tu-134 Crusty is 10:1 the L-39 Albatros's 4,700 kg.

The L-39 Albatros has been produced in 2,900 units vs 854 for the Tu-134 Crusty. The Tu-134 Crusty first flew 5 years before the L-39 Albatros (1963 vs 1968).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the L-39 Albatros or Tu-134 Crusty?
The Tu-134 Crusty is faster with a maximum speed of 950 km/h compared to the L-39 Albatros's 750 km/h, a difference of 200 km/h.
Which has longer range, the L-39 Albatros or Tu-134 Crusty?
The Tu-134 Crusty has a longer range at 3,000 km compared to the L-39 Albatros's 1,100 km.
Which can fly higher, the L-39 Albatros or Tu-134 Crusty?
The Tu-134 Crusty has a higher service ceiling at 12,100 meters (39,698 ft) compared to the L-39 Albatros's 11,500 meters (37,729 ft).
Which is heavier, the L-39 Albatros or Tu-134 Crusty?
The Tu-134 Crusty has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 47,600 kg compared to the L-39 Albatros's 4,700 kg.
Which is larger, the L-39 Albatros or Tu-134 Crusty?
The Tu-134 Crusty is longer at 37.1 meters compared to the L-39 Albatros's 12.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the L-39 Albatros or Tu-134 Crusty?
The Tu-134 Crusty entered service first in 1970, 2 years before the L-39 Albatros which entered service in 1972.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the L-39 Albatros or Tu-134 Crusty?
The L-39 Albatros has been produced in greater numbers with 2,900 units compared to 854 units of the Tu-134 Crusty.