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Aermacchi M-345 vs Tu-134 Crusty

Aermacchi M-345 vs Tu-134 Crusty at a glance — top speed 740 vs 950 km/h, range 1,410 vs 3,000 km, max takeoff weight 4,100 vs 47,600 kg, built 4 vs 854 units.

Aermacchi M-345 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 Aermacchi M-345
Tupolev Tu-134 Crusty military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Tu-134 Crusty
Specifications
Aermacchi M-345 Tu-134 Crusty
Origin country 🇮🇹 Italy 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Aermacchi Tupolev
First flight 29 December 2016 29 July 1963
Year introduced 2020 1970
Number produced 4 units 854 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 12.6 m² 127.3 m²
Wingspan 8.5 m 29.0 m
Height 3.7 m 9.0 m
Length 9.9 m 37.1 m
Maximum speed 740 km/h 950 km/h
Operational range 1,410 km 3,000 km
Service ceiling 12,190 m 12,100 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,100 kg 47,600 kg
Empty weight 2,300 kg 27,960 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,447 kgf 2 x 6,799 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Aermacchi M-345 or Tu-134 Crusty?
The Tu-134 Crusty is faster with a maximum speed of 950 km/h compared to the Aermacchi M-345's 740 km/h, a difference of 210 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Aermacchi M-345 or Tu-134 Crusty?
The Tu-134 Crusty has a longer range at 3,000 km compared to the Aermacchi M-345's 1,410 km.
Which can fly higher, the Aermacchi M-345 or Tu-134 Crusty?
The Aermacchi M-345 has a higher service ceiling at 12,190 meters (39,993 ft) compared to the Tu-134 Crusty's 12,100 meters (39,698 ft).
Which is heavier, the Aermacchi M-345 or Tu-134 Crusty?
The Tu-134 Crusty has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 47,600 kg compared to the Aermacchi M-345's 4,100 kg.
Which is larger, the Aermacchi M-345 or Tu-134 Crusty?
The Tu-134 Crusty is longer at 37.1 meters compared to the Aermacchi M-345's 9.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the Aermacchi M-345 or Tu-134 Crusty?
The Tu-134 Crusty entered service first in 1970, 50 years before the Aermacchi M-345 which entered service in 2020.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Aermacchi M-345 or Tu-134 Crusty?
The Tu-134 Crusty has been produced in greater numbers with 854 units compared to 4 units of the Aermacchi M-345.