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M-346 Master vs Tu-134 Crusty

M-346 Master vs Tu-134 Crusty at a glance — top speed 1,092 vs 950 km/h, range 1,925 vs 3,000 km, max takeoff weight 9,500 vs 47,600 kg, built 92 vs 854 units.

Aermacchi M-346 Master military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 M-346 Master
Tupolev Tu-134 Crusty military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Tu-134 Crusty
Specifications
M-346 Master Tu-134 Crusty
Origin country 🇮🇹 Italy 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Aermacchi Tupolev
First flight 15 July 2004 29 July 1963
Year introduced 2015 1970
Number produced 92 units 854 units
Average unit price $40 million --
Wing area 23.5 m² 127.3 m²
Wingspan 9.7 m 29.0 m
Height 4.8 m 9.0 m
Length 11.5 m 37.1 m
Maximum speed 1092 km/h 950 km/h
Operational range 1,925 km 3,000 km
Service ceiling 13,716 m 12,100 m
Max. takeoff weight 9,500 kg 47,600 kg
Empty weight 4,610 kg 27,960 kg
Total thrust 2 x 2,835 kgf 2 x 6,799 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the M-346 Master or Tu-134 Crusty?
The M-346 Master is faster with a maximum speed of 1,092 km/h compared to the Tu-134 Crusty's 950 km/h, a difference of 142 km/h.
Which has longer range, the M-346 Master or Tu-134 Crusty?
The Tu-134 Crusty has a longer range at 3,000 km compared to the M-346 Master's 1,925 km.
Which can fly higher, the M-346 Master or Tu-134 Crusty?
The M-346 Master has a higher service ceiling at 13,716 meters (45,000 ft) compared to the Tu-134 Crusty's 12,100 meters (39,698 ft).
Which is heavier, the M-346 Master or Tu-134 Crusty?
The Tu-134 Crusty has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 47,600 kg compared to the M-346 Master's 9,500 kg.
Which is larger, the M-346 Master or Tu-134 Crusty?
The Tu-134 Crusty is longer at 37.1 meters compared to the M-346 Master's 11.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the M-346 Master or Tu-134 Crusty?
The Tu-134 Crusty entered service first in 1970, 45 years before the M-346 Master which entered service in 2015.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M-346 Master or Tu-134 Crusty?
The Tu-134 Crusty has been produced in greater numbers with 854 units compared to 92 units of the M-346 Master.