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MB-326K vs Tu-134 Crusty

MB-326K vs Tu-134 Crusty at a glance — top speed 806 vs 950 km/h, range 1,850 vs 3,000 km, max takeoff weight 3,765 vs 47,600 kg, built 800 vs 854 units.

Aermacchi MB-326K military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 MB-326K
Tupolev Tu-134 Crusty military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Tu-134 Crusty
Specifications
MB-326K Tu-134 Crusty
Origin country 🇮🇹 Italy 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Aermacchi Tupolev
First flight 10 December 1957 29 July 1963
Year introduced 1962 1970
Number produced 800 units 854 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 19.0 m² 127.3 m²
Wingspan 10.6 m 29.0 m
Height 3.7 m 9.0 m
Length 10.7 m 37.1 m
Maximum speed 806 km/h 950 km/h
Operational range 1,850 km 3,000 km
Service ceiling 12,497 m 12,100 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,765 kg 47,600 kg
Empty weight 2,237 kg 27,960 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,134 kgf 2 x 6,799 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MB-326K or Tu-134 Crusty?
The Tu-134 Crusty is faster with a maximum speed of 950 km/h compared to the MB-326K's 806 km/h, a difference of 144 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MB-326K or Tu-134 Crusty?
The Tu-134 Crusty has a longer range at 3,000 km compared to the MB-326K's 1,850 km.
Which can fly higher, the MB-326K or Tu-134 Crusty?
The MB-326K has a higher service ceiling at 12,497 meters (41,000 ft) compared to the Tu-134 Crusty's 12,100 meters (39,698 ft).
Which is heavier, the MB-326K or Tu-134 Crusty?
The Tu-134 Crusty has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 47,600 kg compared to the MB-326K's 3,765 kg.
Which is larger, the MB-326K or Tu-134 Crusty?
The Tu-134 Crusty is longer at 37.1 meters compared to the MB-326K's 10.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the MB-326K or Tu-134 Crusty?
The MB-326K entered service first in 1962, 8 years before the Tu-134 Crusty which entered service in 1970.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MB-326K or Tu-134 Crusty?
The Tu-134 Crusty has been produced in greater numbers with 854 units compared to 800 units of the MB-326K.